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Carteret Community College

Morehead City, NC·Public·1,144 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,144 students.

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1,144
Students
$11,889
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$28,300
Earnings
10 yr
$4,625
Debt

About This School

Carteret Community College is a public institution located in Morehead City, North Carolina with approximately 1,144 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,889 per year. Typical graduates earn $28,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Carteret Community College is a public community college in Morehead City, North Carolina. It was founded in 1963 and serves residents of Carteret County, North Carolina. Carteret Community College is one of 58 institutions comprising the North Carolina Community College System. The college lies on the shores of the Bogue Sound.

Located on the shores of Bogue Sound in Morehead City, this small community college is a genuinely affordable option — graduates leave with a median debt of just $4,625, which is remarkably low. Worth considering if you're looking for a low-risk, low-cost path to a credential or transfer opportunity in coastal North Carolina. That said, median earnings of $28,300 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and where it leads before enrolling.

Founded
1963
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions22%
Business & Marketing9%
Computer Science5%
Engineering0%
Education0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,310
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,954
Avg Net Price
$11,889
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants38%
Median debt at graduation$4,625

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,625
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,625
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$22,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.1x

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

White74%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino9%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,144 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Carteret Community College

3505 Arendell St

Morehead City, NC 28557

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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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