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Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, NC·Public·1,397 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. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker; 69% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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1,397
Students
$0
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$26,200
Earnings
10 yr
$15,917
Debt

About This School

Edgecombe Community College is a public institution located in Tarboro, North Carolina with approximately 1,397 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $0 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
Avg Faculty Salary
$6,217

Popular Programs

Health Professions41%
Business & Marketing14%
Education5%
Computer Science2%
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
$0
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants69%
Median debt at graduation$15,917

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
$15,917
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$22,500
Female graduates$24,200

Gap: -8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,917
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$23,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$26,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.6x

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

White31%
Black52%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian1%
Two or more races2%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,397 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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