Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting

Wilkes Community College, based in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,355 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,728 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 53.8%. Mmedian graduate debt is $7,625, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.55x. The average net price after financial aid is $-264 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Machinist, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,728
Graduation Rate
53.8%
Median Debt
$7,625
Average Net Price
$-264
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.55x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,355
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
68.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$2,572
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,716
Pell Grant Rate
45.5%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$0 (net grant surplus of $1,444)
Income $30K–$48K
$0 (net grant surplus of $992)
Income $48K–$75K
$1,679
Income $110K+
$6,653

Student Demographics

Women
58.1%
White
75.9%
Black
2.8%
Hispanic
17.2%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
2.3%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
33.0%

Accreditations

Programs (41)

Associate (22)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $34,852 199
Registered Nursing $68,076 29
Business Administration & Management $41,409 27
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $47,738 22
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $57,849 22
Engineering Technology Not reported 20
Mental Health Services Not reported 13
Criminal Justice & Corrections $47,271 11
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 11
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $30,091 11
Accounting Not reported 10
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 9
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 9
Building Construction Not reported 8
Agricultural Production $31,127 7
Teacher Education Not reported 6
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 6
Applied Horticulture Not reported 5
Engineering Not reported 5
Agricultural Sciences Not reported 4
Agricultural Business Not reported 3
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (18)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 128
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $40,216 117
Machinist Not reported 68
Criminal Justice & Corrections $52,707 51
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 47
Engineering Technology Not reported 44
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 40
Building Construction Not reported 40
Agricultural Production Not reported 34
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 33
Accounting Not reported 29
Teacher Education Not reported 24
Mental Health Services Not reported 24
Applied Horticulture Not reported 22
Dental Support Services Not reported 18
Agricultural Business Not reported 17
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 12
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 10
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Health Services Administration & Management Associate 2

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