C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
63/100 · earnings-weighted

Edgecombe Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Tarboro, North Carolina 27886
Outcomes
B
66/100
Affordability
A
84/100
Resources
B
69/100
Experience
F
22/100
Prestige
F
26/100

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

1,036
Total Enrollment
58%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,927
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Edgecombe Community College ▼

38% 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
$151,807
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,033
1-Year Change
-0.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$33,267
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,119
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,917
Median debt at graduation
36.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
69.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 60th 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 Edgecombe 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$66,322$73,595-9%#779 of 962#676$14,838
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$60,003$64,812-1%#266 of 560#218—
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$45,859-6%#346 of 547#271—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$39,993-9%#686 of 947#549—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$22,259$30,898-18%#139 of 160#130$22,641

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 Edgecombe Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $151,807
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,033/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 27801 (6.8% cap, Rocky Mount)

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🏆 Where Edgecombe Community College Ranks

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

#22
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
of 66 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
83%
Receive Pell Grants
26%
Take Out Loans
$4,927
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,748
$30,001 - $48,000$5,507
$48,001 - $75,000$9,792
$75,001 - $110,000$10,565

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 40 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 38 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 33 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 33 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 29 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 27 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 22 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 21 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 16 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 13 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 12 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 12 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 10 grads/yr Information Technology 10 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 9 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 9 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 7 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

1,036
Total Students
79%
Women
38%
Traditional Age (18-24)
38%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Hispanic 9%
Black 53%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 38%
With Family 62%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~392 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 1%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 78%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%
25-64 (Adult) 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Edgecombe 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 Edgecombe Community College?
Tuition at Edgecombe 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 $4,927.
What is the graduation rate at Edgecombe Community College?
The graduation rate at Edgecombe Community College is 58%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Edgecombe Community College a good school?
Edgecombe Community College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): 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
How many students attend Edgecombe Community College?
Edgecombe Community College has a total enrollment of 1,036 students.
Is there rental demand near Edgecombe Community College?
Yes! Approximately 38% of students at Edgecombe Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 392 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Tarboro area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology