McDowell Technical Community College

Marion, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Marion, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, McDowell Technical Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 608 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $33,035 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 53.0%. The average net price after financial aid is $7,784 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Machinist, Accounting, and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,035
Graduation Rate
53.0%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$7,784
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.12x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
608
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
80.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$2,032
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,640
Pell Grant Rate
27.1%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$7,084
Income $30K–$48K
$7,478
Income $48K–$75K
$9,301

Student Demographics

Women
70.1%
White
76.1%
Black
4.8%
Hispanic
12.3%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More Races
2.6%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
25.5%

Accreditations

Programs (38)

Associate (12)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $42,366 103
Business Administration & Management Not reported 14
Registered Nursing $75,207 11
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 8
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 6
Teacher Education Not reported 5
Machinist Not reported 5
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 4
Homeland Security Not reported 4
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 4
Accounting Not reported 4
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (19)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing $58,008 28
Machinist Not reported 27
Accounting Not reported 24
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 20
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 13
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 12
Homeland Security Not reported 10
Security & Protective Services Not reported 10
Business Administration & Management Not reported 10
Teacher Education Not reported 8
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 8
Engineering Technology Not reported 6
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 6
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 4
Audiovisual Communications Not reported 3
Educational Administration Not reported 3
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 3
Health Services Administration Not reported 3
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Audiovisual Communications Associate 2
Computer & Information Sciences Associate 2
Security & Protective Services Associate 2
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Associate 2
Health Services Administration & Management Associate 2
Engineering Technology Associate 1
Health Services Administration Associate 1

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