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School guide · Morganton, NC

Western Piedmont Community College

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Qualifications reported by this institution

Training subjects and awards

Western Piedmont Community College reported certificate or associate-level records in the subjects below. Related awards are grouped so you can compare the options without duplicate listings.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

16 reported completions · CIP 12.0401 · 2024 collection

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)

10 reported completions · CIP 51.0601 · 2024 collection

Information Technology

Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

7 reported completions · CIP 11.0103 · 2024 collection

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

2 reported completions · CIP 48.0503 · 2024 collection

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Associate degree

18 reported completions · CIP 51.0801 · 2024 collection

Welding Technology/Welder

Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

6 reported completions · CIP 48.0508 · 2024 collection

Source: NCES IPEDS C2024_A. Award categories describe the reported qualification; they are not a current course timetable. Zero completions do not establish that a program has closed. A student may complete more than one award.

Program-level workforce training records

The public DOL download contains 12 program records matched to this institution. These provide more specific leads to investigate; reporting dates and current approval need verification.

Other · Morganton, NC

Associate Degree Nursing - A45110

Western Piedmont Community College
Associate Degree Nursing

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Reported address
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse · CIP 51.3801
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
28
Reported duration for a full-time student
72 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$7,745 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$3,700 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Other · Morganton, NC

Computer Engineering Technology - A40160

Western Piedmont Community College
Computer Engineering Technology A.A.S.

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Reported address
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other · CIP 15.1299
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
17
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$4,997 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,770 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Other · Morganton, NC

Computer Integrated Machining Technology - A50210

Western Piedmont Community College
Computer Integrated Machining Technology

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Reported address
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist · CIP 48.0510
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
14
Reported duration for a full-time student
72 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$5,604 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$3,170 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Other · Morganton, NC

Dental Assisting - D45240

Western Piedmont Community College
Dental Assisting Diploma

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Reported address
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Dental Assisting/Assistant · CIP 51.0601
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
35
Reported duration for a full-time student
48 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$3,745 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$1,150 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Other · Morganton, NC

Human Services Technology Certificate C45380A

Western Piedmont Community College
Human Services Technology Certificate

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Reported address
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other · CIP 51.1599
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
12
Reported duration for a full-time student
32 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,214 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$503 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Other · Morganton, NC

Information Technology - A25590

Western Piedmont Community College
Information Technology

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Reported address
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Information Technology · CIP 11.0103
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
12
Reported duration for a full-time student
72 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$5,770 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$3,112 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Other · Morganton, NC

Manicuring/Nail Technology - C55400

Western Piedmont Community College
Certificate

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Reported address
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist · CIP 12.0410
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
20
Reported duration for a full-time student
16 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,034 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$700 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Other · Morganton, NC

Medical Assisting - A45400

Western Piedmont Community College
Associate in Applied Science in Medical Assisting

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Reported address
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Medical/Clinical Assistant · CIP 51.0801
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
22
Reported duration for a full-time student
72 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$5,507 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,509 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Other · Morganton, NC

Medical Laboratory Technology - A45420

Western Piedmont Community College
Associate in Applied Science

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Reported address
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician · CIP 51.1004
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
23
Reported duration for a full-time student
72 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$5,459 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,950 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Other · Morganton, NC

Nurse Aide I - Continuing Ed

Western Piedmont Community College
Certified Nurse Aide I License

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Reported address
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide · CIP 51.3902
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
32
Reported duration for a full-time student
6 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$235 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$465 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Other · Morganton, NC

Phlebotomy - Continuing Ed

Western Piedmont Community College
Phlebotomy

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Reported address
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist · CIP 51.1009
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
16
Reported duration for a full-time student
11 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$305 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$543 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Other · Morganton, NC

Welding Technology - A50420

Western Piedmont Community College
Welding Technology A.A.S.

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Reported address
1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Welding Technology/Welder · CIP 48.0508
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
28
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$5,225 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$2,647 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

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Put the numbers in context

Reported costs and financial aid

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Annual in-state tuition and fees$2,650AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Annual out-of-state tuition and fees$8,794AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Average annual net price$6,448AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Defined first-time, full-time aid-recipient cohort; not a personal quote.
Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants45%AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Historical institution-level share; not proof your course is eligible.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Costs can use different reporting periods and student populations.

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Related career paths

These occupations are connected to reported subjects through the federal education-to-occupation crosswalk. The connection helps you explore; it does not mean a particular award qualifies you for every role.

Sources: NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk and O*NET 31.0. Some roles require additional education, work experience or licensing.

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Location and getting there

Reported institution address:
1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655-4511

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Evidence after education

Graduate earnings and borrowing by field

These records describe historical graduate groups. They do not measure a course’s effect on earnings, the pay of every graduate or the salary you would earn.

Institution group, broad field and credential. College Scorecard groups these figures under OPEID6 002982. This can include related campuses. Four-digit subject groups can contain several specific courses; do not treat them as results for each course above.
Explore 26 source field and credential records
Field / awardMedian earnings 1 year after completionMedian earnings 4 years after completionMedian federal student-loan debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General. 11.01 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer and Information Sciences, General. 11.01 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. 12.04 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. 12.04 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.03 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. 15.04 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. 15.04 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. 15.08 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. 15.08 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.12 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaNot publishedSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.12 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. 46.04 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. 46.04 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. 51.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacy$30,218Suppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. 51.10 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. 51.15 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaNot publishedSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. 51.15 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. 51.23 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaNot publishedSuppressed for privacyNot published
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. 51.23 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 51.38 · Associate's Degree$66,888$72,011$11,999
Who and which years do the Scorecard measures cover?

Earnings refer to federally aided completers in the source’s working and non-enrolled population. Debt is a separate borrower cohort and excludes borrowing types outside the named measure. Different years are not a trend for the same people.

  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing: Treasury AY2018-19, AY2019-20 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_1YR.
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 year after completing: Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_4YR.
  • Median Stafford and Grad PLUS loan debt disbursed at all institutions: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort. Variable DEBT_ALL_STGP_ANY_MDN.

Privacy suppression and missing values remain unavailable. They are never entered as zero. The source’s institutional group may have changed since these cohorts studied.

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Living costs & local context

Budget context for Morganton city, North Carolina

Median monthly gross rent$9442020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$40
Median household income$51,3552020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$2,582
Resident population estimate17,6462020–2024 ACS · margin of error ±35
North Carolina price level94.3BEA regional price parity · 2024 · US = 100

Gross rent combines contract rent with the estimated average monthly cost of tenant-paid utilities and fuels. It describes occupied rental housing, not current asking rents, student accommodation or the cost of a room in a shared home. Household income is not an individual worker’s salary.

The state price index compares the overall price of goods and services with the national average. An index of 94.3 is approximately 5.7% below the national price level. It is context for planning, not a multiplier for a personal budget or a cost-adjusted salary.

Sources: 2024 ACS five-year public summary files, tables B25064, B19013 and B01003; BEA 2024 regional price parities. Retrieved September 9, 2026. Census place matches use a unique name within a state; school postal cities and Census boundaries are not interchangeable. Unavailable estimates are omitted.

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Other options in the area

These institutions in North Carolina share at least one broad training family. Compare the exact subjects before deciding they offer an equivalent route.

Public institution

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Hudson, NC

Beauty & wellness · Construction · Culinary & hospitality · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

28 reported subjects

About 15 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

McDowell Technical Community College

Marion, NC

Beauty & wellness · Construction · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

17 reported subjects

About 16 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, NC

Beauty & wellness · Construction · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

27 reported subjects

About 22 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Mayland Community College

Spruce Pine, NC

Beauty & wellness · Construction · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design

13 reported subjects

About 24 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Sources for this profile

Snapshot assembled September 8, 2026. IPEDS institution identifier: 199908. Read our matching, coverage and correction approach.