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
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Wayne Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 64th 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 Wayne Community College
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | $55,464 | -1% | #403 of 757 | #340 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | — | $48,485 | +-0% | #176 of 365 | #144 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,557 | $45,009 | -22% | #138 of 176 | #133 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $42,956 | -16% | #37 of 43 | #34 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $40,622 | -9% | #62 of 101 | #52 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $35,336 | $40,169 | +19% | #50 of 332 | #32 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $38,059 | -26% | #291 of 319 | #278 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $17,672 | $37,756 | -20% | #103 of 120 | #100 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $36,502 | +1% | #17 of 26 | #15 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $35,156 | +3% | #296 of 637 | #196 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | $32,592 | -8% | #383 of 496 | #305 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $23,743 | -31% | #39 of 40 | #39 | — |
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.
The Wayne Community College Town Property Report
- 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.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,432 | $8,576 |
Financial Aid
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.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Wayne Community College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology