C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Wayne Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Goldsboro, North Carolina 27534

🌐 www.waynecc.edu/

Outcomes

C+

62/100

Affordability

85/100

Resources

68/100

Experience

29/100

Prestige

31/100

Quick Stats

2,883

Total Enrollment

57%

Graduation Rate

70%

Retention Rate

12.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$3,597

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Wayne Community College ▼

34% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 983 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$219,886

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,479

1-Year Change

+3.0%

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Avg home value near campus: $219,886
Avg rent near campus: $1,479/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 27530 (6.2% cap, Goldsboro)

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🏆 Where Wayne Community College Ranks

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

🥉

Medical Office Management/Administration

of 31 schools

🥉

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other

of 22 schools

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist

of 24 schools

Accounting and Finance

of 33 schools

Office Management and Supervision

of 34 schools

Recording Arts Technology/Technician

of 31 schools

#10

Game and Interactive Media Design

of 29 schools

#13

Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

of 24 schools

#21

Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician

of 36 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

82%

Receive Any Aid

57%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$3,597

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$3,223
$30,001 - $48,000	$4,293
$48,001 - $75,000	$5,213
$75,001 - $110,000	$7,529

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Information Technology 282 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 209 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 178 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 130 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 106 grads/yr Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 75 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 66 grads/yr Game and Interactive Media Design 61 grads/yr Office Management and Supervision 52 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 47 grads/yr Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 41 grads/yr Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 40 grads/yr Recording Arts Technology/Technician 38 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 38 grads/yr Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 36 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 35 grads/yr Forest Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 22 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 20 grads/yr Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production 19 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Software developers

$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Data scientists

$113k/yr 245,900 jobs

Computer systems analysts

$104k/yr 521,100 jobs

Student Demographics

2,883

Total Students

62%

Women

45%

Traditional Age (18-24)

34%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 52%

Hispanic 22%

Black 22%

Asian 1%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 34%

With Family 66%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~983 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 19%

Hybrid (Some Online) 39%

Fully Online 42%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%

25-64 (Adult) 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wayne 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 Wayne Community College?

Tuition at Wayne 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 $3,597.

What is the graduation rate at Wayne Community College?

The graduation rate at Wayne Community College is 57%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Wayne Community College a good school?

Wayne Community College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (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 (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Wayne Community College?

Wayne Community College has a total enrollment of 2,883 students.

Is there rental demand near Wayne Community College?

Yes! Approximately 34% of students at Wayne Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 983 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Goldsboro area.

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