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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

Hudson, NC·Public·2,393 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,393 students.

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2,393
Students
$10,810
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$29,700
Earnings
10 yr
$8,750
Debt

About This School

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a public institution located in Hudson, North Carolina with approximately 2,393 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,810 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
Avg Faculty Salary
$6,611

Popular Programs

Health Professions26%
Computer Science4%
Business & Marketing4%
Education2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,526
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,526
Avg Net Price
$10,810
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$8,827
$30–48k$10,162
$48–75k$13,646
$75–110k$14,891
$110k+$17,271

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$8,750

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
$8,750
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$29,100
Female graduates$23,300

Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.4x

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

White72%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino11%
Asian2%
Two or more races4%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
International1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,393 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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