Average

Score: 52/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

44/100 · earnings-weighted

Coastal Carolina Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546

🌐 www.coastalcarolina.edu/

Coastal Carolina 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: 42%

Outcomes

54/100

Affordability

B+

77/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

30/100

Prestige

27/100

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

3,457

Total Enrollment

42%

Graduation Rate

71%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$9,243

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Coastal Carolina Community College ▼

39% 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

$269,989

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,408

1-Year Change

+5.6%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$36,444

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$35,192

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

49.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

32.3%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 38th 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 Coastal Carolina 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	$59,879	$74,612	-8%	#740 of 962	#630	—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	$50,081	$64,514	+4%	#122 of 237	#90	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$21,682	$41,616	-6%	#564 of 947	#420	—
Computer and Information Sciences	—	$38,456	-29%	#118 of 122	#113	—
Health and Medical Administrative Services	—	$32,378	-13%	#266 of 286	#228	—

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 Coastal Carolina Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $269,989
Avg rent near campus: $1,408/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 28573 (6.3% cap, Pollocksville)

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🏆 Where Coastal Carolina Community College Ranks

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

#18

Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians

of 18 schools

#28

Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

of 57 schools

#30

Accounting and Finance

of 33 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

63%

Receive Any Aid

44%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$9,243

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$7,436
$30,001 - $48,000	$7,411
$48,001 - $75,000	$8,555
$75,001 - $110,000	$6,965

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 401 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 51 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 43 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 42 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 41 grads/yr Electrician 37 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 34 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 31 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 31 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 31 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 30 grads/yr Information Technology 28 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 26 grads/yr Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 25 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 22 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 22 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 19 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 19 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 19 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 18 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay

$101k/yr 23,400 jobs

Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians

$80k/yr 9,300 jobs

Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians

$77k/yr 93,700 jobs

Electrical and electronics drafters

$74k/yr 21,600 jobs

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians

$71k/yr 15,000 jobs

Calibration technologists and technicians

$65k/yr 15,800 jobs

Detectives and criminal investigators

$94k/yr 117,900 jobs

Student Demographics

3,457

Total Students

62%

Women

51%

Traditional Age (18-24)

39%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 58%

Hispanic 17%

Black 18%

Asian 5%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 39%

With Family 61%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,348 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 22%

Hybrid (Some Online) 39%

Fully Online 39%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%

25-64 (Adult) 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina Community College?

Tuition at Coastal Carolina 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 $9,243.

What is the graduation rate at Coastal Carolina Community College?

The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina Community College is 42%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Coastal Carolina Community College a good school?

Coastal Carolina Community College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (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 Coastal Carolina Community College?

Coastal Carolina Community College has a total enrollment of 3,457 students.

Is there rental demand near Coastal Carolina Community College?

Yes! Approximately 39% of students at Coastal Carolina Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,348 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Jacksonville area.

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