Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Academic Overview

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a 2-4 years, public school located in Hudson, North Carolina. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,537 for North Carolina residents and $8,681 for other students on average. It offers 70 degree programs through 17 Certificate, 31 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 18 programs (6 Certificate, 7 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $29,700.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	2855 Hickory Boulevard, Hudson, NC
Phone	828-726-2200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$2,537 Out-of-State$8,681
Student Population »	3,703 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	40%
Transfer-out Rate	20%
Retention Rate	71% (Full-time) 50% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,181
Students to Faculty	14:1 (7.14%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,537 for North Carolina residents and $8,681 for out-of-state students at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,391) over public community colleges in North Carolina.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$2,537	$8,681
Books & Supplies	$1,900
Off-Campus Living Costs	$22,176
Average Financial Aid	$6,181
Cost of Attendance	$26,613	$32,757
After Financial Aid	$20,432	$26,576
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,700

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State Students
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute	$2,537	$8,681
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina	$2,522	$8,391
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 18 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 6 Certificate, 7 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	6	7	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	17	31	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	14 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	12 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	365 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	NOT OFFERED	181 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical Office Management/Administration	19 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing Studies	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	37 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	18 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	25 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance	11 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	16 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,703 students at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,419 male students and 2,131 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	3,550	1,205	2,345
Male Students	1,419	527	892
Female Students	2,131	678	1,453

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, there are 3,703 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,291 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,193 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,098 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	3,703
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,193
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,098
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,412