Degree Programs Overview

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.

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 Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's484743 289454
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate4351,022 557465
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate204153 7974

Popular Programs with Most Completers

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 by Degree and Number of Completers

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.

What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations2 0 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural and Food Products Processing16 10 NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Information Technology183 39 NOT OFFERED
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist14 4 NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist26 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef15 7 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training45 13 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Early Childhood Education and Teaching20 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician11 6 NOT OFFERED
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician2 4 NOT OFFERED
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician12 6 NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/Surveying9 12 NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician26 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child Development17ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 305 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)NOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies47 5 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science42 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)9 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Electrician25 7 NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance1 8 NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology2 2 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician8 4 NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician8 8 NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Shop Technology/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder7 9 NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist4 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew29 16 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration15ONLINE 13ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)10 12 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 38ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 60 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration15ONLINE 13ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)10 12 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 38ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 60 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management20ONLINE 13ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision6ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance30 7 NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management17 1 NOT OFFERED

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