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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Hudson, NC·Public·2,331 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,331 students.

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2,331
Students
$5,517
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$29,700
Earnings
10 yr
$6,625
Debt

About This School

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a public institution located in Hudson, North Carolina with approximately 2,331 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,517 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) is a public community college in Hudson, North Carolina. It serves residents of Caldwell and Watauga counties. CCC&TI is part of the North Carolina Community College System.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into the workforce — at just $5,517/year net cost and a median debt of only $6,625 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $29,700 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this school makes the most sense for students pursuing specific technical or vocational programs with clear local job demand rather than those chasing higher-earning career tracks.

Founded
1964
Setting
Midsize suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions20%
Business & Marketing7%
Computer Science5%
Education3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,537
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,681
Avg Net Price
$5,517
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants29%
Median debt at graduation$6,625

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,625
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,625
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.5x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White76%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino9%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,331 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

2855 Hickory Boulevard

Hudson, NC 28638

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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