Average

Score: 48/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

56/100 · earnings-weighted

Alamance Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Graham, North Carolina 27253

🌐 www.alamancecc.edu/

Alamance Community College — tuition $2,432 in-state, $8,576 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 30%

Outcomes

47/100

Affordability

71/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

28/100

Prestige

23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,739

Total Enrollment

30%

Graduation Rate

68%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$18,766

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Alamance Community College ▼

36% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$305,475

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,342

1-Year Change

+3.5%

See full rental market data for 27253 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Alamance Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,241

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$29,841

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

39.3%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

28.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 64th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Alamance Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$69,767	$85,092	+5%	#292 of 962	#207	—
Business Administration, Management and Operations	—	$43,755	-10%	#388 of 547	#324	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$26,855	$42,755	-3%	#490 of 947	#339	—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$32,778	$37,859	-10%	#399 of 476	#372	—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$26,105	$35,072	-7%	#110 of 160	#98	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Alamance Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $305,475
Avg rent near campus: $1,342/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 27258 (4.6% cap, Haw River)

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🏆 Where Alamance Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other

of 1 schools

Language Interpretation and Translation

of 10 schools

#17

Commercial and Advertising Art

of 32 schools

#24

Medical Office Management/Administration

of 31 schools

#27

Accounting and Finance

of 33 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,432	$8,576

Financial Aid

78%

Receive Any Aid

59%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$18,766

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$18,278
$30,001 - $48,000	$15,498
$48,001 - $75,000	$15,938
$75,001 - $110,000	$6,891

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 335 grads/yr Commercial and Advertising Art 183 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 80 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 69 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 64 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 63 grads/yr Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other 57 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 54 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 50 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 45 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 45 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 43 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 42 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 34 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 32 grads/yr Accounting 30 grads/yr Language Interpretation and Translation 29 grads/yr Information Technology 27 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 27 grads/yr Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 23 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Alamance Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Commercial and industrial designers

$79k/yr 30,600 jobs

Artists and related workers, all other

$73k/yr 13,900 jobs

Graphic designers

$61k/yr 265,900 jobs

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Elementary school teachers, except special education

$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

$61k/yr 117,200 jobs

Preschool teachers, except special education

$37k/yr 555,100 jobs

Student Demographics

3,739

Total Students

62%

Women

48%

Traditional Age (18-24)

36%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 51%

Hispanic 20%

Black 16%

Asian 2%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 36%

With Family 64%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,361 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 17%

Hybrid (Some Online) 31%

Fully Online 52%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 48%

25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Alamance Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Alamance Community College?

Tuition at Alamance Community College is $2,432 for in-state students and $8,576 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $18,766.

What is the graduation rate at Alamance Community College?

The graduation rate at Alamance Community College is 30%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Alamance Community College a good school?

Alamance Community College has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Alamance Community College?

Alamance Community College has a total enrollment of 3,739 students.

Is there rental demand near Alamance Community College?

Yes! Approximately 36% of students at Alamance Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,361 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Graham area.

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