As of 2026, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College offers 111 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 13 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 305 and the Information Technology Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the second most completers of 183 students.
A total of 1,918 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at ABTech. 1,175 students completed certificate programs and 743 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at ABTech. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Associate's | 48 | 4 | 743 | 289 | 454 |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 43 | 5 | 1,022 | 557 | 465 |
| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 20 | 4 | 153 | 79 | 74 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 305 and the Information Technology Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the second most completers of 183 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | 25 | 24 | 1 |
| Business Administration and Management | 20 | 5 | 15 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 20 | 3 | 17 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 16 | 16 | - |
| Medical Office Management/Administration | 15 | 1 | 14 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 14 | 2 | 12 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 305 | 104 | 201 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 60 | 16 | 44 |
| Information Technology | 39 | 28 | 11 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 38 | 2 | 36 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 19 | 4 | 15 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 18 | - | 18 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 16 | 14 | 2 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 14 | 3 | 11 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 14 | 2 | 12 |
| Business Administration and Management | 13 | 3 | 10 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 183 | 126 | 57 |
| Electrician | 80 | 75 | 5 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 63 | 4 | 59 |
| Medical Office Management/Administration | 48 | 1 | 47 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 47 | 46 | 1 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 47 | 12 | 35 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 45 | 31 | 14 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 44 | 5 | 39 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 43 | 31 | 12 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 42 | 32 | 10 |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 2 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 16 | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 183 | 39 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Software and Media Applications (other) | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 14 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 26 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 16 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 15 | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 45 | 13 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 20 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Engineering | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 11 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 12 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Surveying Technology/Surveying | 9 | 12 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 26 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development | 17ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 305 | NOT OFFERED |
| General Studies | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other) | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 47 | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 42 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other) | 9 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | 25 | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Building/Property Maintenance | 34 | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 2 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 8 | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | 8 | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 7 | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 4 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 29 | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 20 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Office Management/Administration | 15ONLINE | 13ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 10 | 12 | NOT OFFERED |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 19 | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | NOT OFFERED | 38ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 60 | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 20 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Office Management/Administration | 15ONLINE | 13ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 10 | 12 | NOT OFFERED |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 19 | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | NOT OFFERED | 38ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 60 | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | 20ONLINE | 13ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Office Management and Supervision | 6ONLINE | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting and Finance | 30 | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 17 | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
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