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Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, NC·Public·938 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 938 students.

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Accept
938
Students
$6,073
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$26,200
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Edgecombe Community College is a public institution located in Tarboro, North Carolina with approximately 938 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,073 per year. Typical graduates earn $26,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Edgecombe Community College is a public community college in Tarboro, North Carolina. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.

This small community college in Tarboro offers a genuinely affordable path — with an average net price of just $6,073/year and modest median debt of $9,500, the financial risk is low. The honest concern is earnings potential: graduates typically earn around $26,200 a decade after enrolling, which is tight for building financial stability. Worth considering if you're pursuing a specific certificate or trade program, planning to transfer to a four-year school, or need an affordable local option — just go in with a clear plan for where you're headed next.

Founded
1967
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions40%
Business & Marketing11%
Computer Science4%
Education4%
Social Sciences1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,784
Avg Net Price
$6,073
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants47%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$26,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$23,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$26,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.8x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

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

Student Body

White30%
Black55%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (938 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Edgecombe Community College

2009 W Wilson St

Tarboro, NC 27886

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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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