Carteret Community College

Carteret Community College is a public community college located in Morehead City, NC. It offers 69 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,310 for North Carolina residents and $8,222 for out-of-state students at Carteret Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,446) of public community colleges in North Carolina.
It has 1,614 students that are lower than the average population (3,451 students) of community colleges in North Carolina. In addition, 709 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $28,300.
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Academic Overview

Carteret Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Morehead City, North Carolina.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,310 for North Carolina residents and $8,222 for other students on average. It offers 69 degree programs through 41 Certificate, 28 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC
Phone252-222-6000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,310
Out-of-State$8,222
Student Population »1,614 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »49%
Transfer-out Rate14%
Retention Rate62% (Full-time)
57% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$8,357
Students to Faculty10:1 (10.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$28,300

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,310 for North Carolina residents and $8,222 for out-of-state students at Carteret Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,446) over public community colleges in North Carolina.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Carteret Community College. 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 Cost Of Attendance
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,310$8,222
Books & Supplies$1,400
Off-Campus Living Costs$25,760
Average Financial Aid$8,357
Cost of Attendance$29,470$35,382
After Financial Aid$21,113$27,025
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$28,300
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Carteret Community College$2,310$8,222
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina$2,561$8,446
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Carteret Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 41 Certificate, 28 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs4128NOT 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.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Aquaculture3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Institutional Food WorkersNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 122 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Medical Office Management/AdministrationNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,614 students at Carteret Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 497 male students and 1,038 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,5353971,138
Male Students497138359
Female Students1,038259779

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Carteret Community College, there are 1,554 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,205 students were attending classes through distance learning (682 students are enrolled exclusively and 523 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,554
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses682
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses523
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses349
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