C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
24/100 · earnings-weighted

Southeastern Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Whiteville, North Carolina 28472
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
A
88/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
D
36/100
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

1,397
Total Enrollment
51%
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,904
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Southeastern Community College ▼

53% 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
$189,005
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+3.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$30,284
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$28,864
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
43.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
39.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 5th 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 Southeastern 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$65,328$79,711-1%#504 of 962#370—
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians—$54,536-20%#56 of 59#53—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$41,492-6%#576 of 947#432—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$34,811-8%#114 of 160#106—

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 Southeastern Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $189,005
  • Avg rent near campus: $846/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 28433 (5.7% cap, Clarkton)

Get the free 1-page report: rent-vs-dorm math, the 3 best nearby ZIPs by yield, and the “kiddie condo” strategy parents use.

✓ Sent — check your inbox

Free — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

🏆 Where Southeastern Community College Ranks

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

#7
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 21 schools
#10
Medical Office Management/Administration
of 31 schools
#11
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
of 29 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
74%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$5,904
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,316
$30,001 - $48,000$4,691
$48,001 - $75,000$5,538
$75,001 - $110,000$3,902

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 108 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 107 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 102 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 69 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 39 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 36 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 30 grads/yr Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 29 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 25 grads/yr Information Technology 25 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 24 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 23 grads/yr Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician 19 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 18 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 13 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 13 grads/yr Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 8 grads/yr Mason/Masonry 8 grads/yr Building/Property Maintenance 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 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
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

1,397
Total Students
65%
Women
45%
Traditional Age (18-24)
53%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic 9%
Black 23%
Two or More 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 53%
With Family 47%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~742 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 39%
Hybrid (Some Online) 32%
Fully Online 29%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%
25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southeastern 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 Southeastern Community College?
Tuition at Southeastern 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 $5,904.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Community College?
The graduation rate at Southeastern Community College is 51%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Southeastern Community College a good school?
Southeastern Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Southeastern Community College?
Southeastern Community College has a total enrollment of 1,397 students.
Is there rental demand near Southeastern Community College?
Yes! Approximately 53% of students at Southeastern Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 742 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Whiteville area.

Deciding between a dorm and buying near campus? Run the numbers for Southeastern Community College — four years of dorm costs vs. owning, including what you’d recover at resale. Buy vs Dorm calculator →

🎓 Similar Colleges to Southeastern Community College

Compare with other 2-Year public institutions of similar size.

C
Davidson-Davie Community College
Thomasville, NC · 3,959 students
C
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC · 3,824 students
C
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC · 2,851 students
C
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC · 2,841 students
C+
Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC · 2,648 students
C+
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC · 2,411 students

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