C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
47/100 · earnings-weighted

Fayetteville Technical Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303
ℹ️
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 (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 21%
Outcomes
D
40/100
Affordability
B+
81/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
D
37/100
Prestige
D
32/100

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

10,877
Total Enrollment
21%
Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$3,616
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Fayetteville Technical Community College ▼

27% 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
$209,892
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,357
1-Year Change
+1.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$31,861
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$28,528
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,500
Median debt at graduation
23.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
32.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 55th 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 Fayetteville Technical 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$72,523$86,783+7%#252 of 962#169$10,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions—$64,954+5%#118 of 237#82—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$50,872$55,665-15%#482 of 560#460$11,192
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$33,112$51,081+21%#124 of 476#95—
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science$44,521$47,405-10%#21 of 24#17$17,482
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$36,276$46,852+6%#232 of 947#128$11,434
Business Administration, Management and Operations$33,389$38,049-22%#471 of 547#440$17,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services$28,668$31,829-14%#270 of 286#247$17,676
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$23,313-38%#160 of 160#159$23,801

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 Fayetteville Technical Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $209,892
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,357/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 28301 (7.5% cap, Fayetteville)

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🏆 Where Fayetteville Technical Community College Ranks

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

#5
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other
of 10 schools
#11
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
of 28 schools
#12
Medical Office Management/Administration
of 31 schools
#14
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
of 20 schools
#16
Accounting and Finance
of 33 schools
#17
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
of 31 schools
#23
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
of 58 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

78%
Receive Any Aid
63%
Receive Pell Grants
26%
Take Out Loans
$3,616
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,061
$30,001 - $48,000$3,804
$48,001 - $75,000$5,591
$75,001 - $110,000$7,425

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 874 grads/yr Information Technology 512 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 374 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 339 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 326 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 303 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 264 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 220 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 198 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 177 grads/yr Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 167 grads/yr Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 144 grads/yr Child Development 134 grads/yr Graphic Design 126 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 123 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 118 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 114 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 99 grads/yr Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other 97 grads/yr Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 88 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

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
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

10,877
Total Students
62%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)
27%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 34%
Hispanic 15%
Black 38%
Asian 3%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 27%
With Family 73%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,904 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 25%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 46%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%
25-64 (Adult) 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fayetteville Technical 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 Fayetteville Technical Community College?
Tuition at Fayetteville Technical 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 $3,616.
What is the graduation rate at Fayetteville Technical Community College?
The graduation rate at Fayetteville Technical Community College is 21%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Fayetteville Technical Community College a good school?
Fayetteville Technical Community College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Fayetteville Technical Community College?
Fayetteville Technical Community College has a total enrollment of 10,877 students.
Is there rental demand near Fayetteville Technical Community College?
Yes! Approximately 27% of students at Fayetteville Technical Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,904 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Fayetteville area.

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