Average

Score: 49/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

21/100 · earnings-weighted

Bladen Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Dublin, North Carolina 28332

🌐 https://www.bladencc.edu/

Bladen Community College — tuition $2,128 in-state, $7,504 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: 31%

Outcomes

47/100

Affordability

84/100

Resources

70/100

Experience

26/100

Prestige

13/100

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

990

Total Enrollment

31%

Graduation Rate

65%

Retention Rate

8.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$8,382

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Bladen Community College ▼

28% 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.

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$30,591

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$28,205

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

22.7%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

69.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 6th percentile among associate-degree-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 Bladen 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	$67,852	$86,715	+7%	#254 of 962	#170	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$33,007	$33,421	-24%	#909 of 947	#869	—

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.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,128	$7,504

Financial Aid

84%

Receive Any Aid

71%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$8,382

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$7,688
$30,001 - $48,000	$7,823
$48,001 - $75,000	$9,110

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 104 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 31 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 26 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 23 grads/yr Electrician 22 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 22 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 19 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 19 grads/yr Information Technology 19 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 16 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 15 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 14 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 12 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 10 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 6 grads/yr Child Development 6 grads/yr Office Management and Supervision 6 grads/yr General Studies 4 grads/yr Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 3 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers

$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders

$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Signal and track switch repairers

$84k/yr 8,700 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Electricians

$62k/yr 818,700 jobs

Student Demographics

990

Total Students

68%

Women

39%

Traditional Age (18-24)

28%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 43%

Hispanic 14%

Black 25%

Asian 1%

Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 28%

With Family 72%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~280 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 23%

Hybrid (Some Online) 26%

Fully Online 50%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%

25-64 (Adult) 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bladen 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 Bladen Community College?

Tuition at Bladen Community College is $2,128 for in-state students and $7,504 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,382.

What is the graduation rate at Bladen Community College?

The graduation rate at Bladen Community College is 31%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Bladen Community College a good school?

Bladen Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): 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 Bladen Community College?

Bladen Community College has a total enrollment of 990 students.

Is there rental demand near Bladen Community College?

Yes! Approximately 28% of students at Bladen Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 280 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Dublin area.

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