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Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, NC·Public·9,471 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state North Carolina residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 9,471 students.

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9,471
Students
$3,589
Net Price
22%
Grad Rate
$30,700
Earnings
10 yr
$11,500
Debt

About This School

Fayetteville Technical Community College is a public institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina with approximately 9,471 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,589 per year. The graduation rate is 22%, and the typical graduate earns $30,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Fayetteville Technical Community College is a public community college in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and a member of the North Carolina Community College System. FTCC serves more than 30,000 students annually by providing over 190 occupational, technical, general education, college transfer, and continuing education programs. The third-largest community college in the state, and the largest in Eastern North Carolina, FTCC boasts one of the largest Continuing Education departments. Located adjacent to Fort Bragg, the college has provided education to the military since 1961.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path into the workforce or a two-year transfer route — at just $3,724/year net price and a median debt of only $8,000 at graduation, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, median earnings of $30,700 a decade out are modest, so be intentional about which of the 190+ programs you choose, since outcomes will vary significantly depending on your field.

Founded
1961
Setting
Midsize city
Avg Faculty Salary
$7,516

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing21%
Health Professions12%
Education9%
Computer Science8%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Engineering0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,628
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,772
Avg Net Price
$3,589
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$2,056
$30–48k$3,685
$48–75k$4,868
$75–110k$9,380
$110k+$10,163

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

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$11,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
22%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$11,500
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$26,900
Female graduates$23,300

Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

What Each Major Actually Earns

Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.

Fayetteville Technical Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services ($51,081 vs $42,269 nationally), and most below it in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($23,313 vs $37,656).

MajorGradsHereNationalDiff
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities584$46,852$44,125+$2,727
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing120$86,783$80,813+$5,970
Business Administration, Management and Operations95$38,049$48,733−$10,684
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions87$55,665$65,389−$9,724
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science65$47,405$52,962−$5,557
Health and Medical Administrative Services42$31,829$37,073−$5,244
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services30$51,081$42,269+$8,812
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods30$23,313$37,656−$14,343
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions20$64,954$61,982+$2,972

U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$11,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$24,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.7x

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%
Black42%
Hispanic/Latino14%
Asian2%
Two or more races4%
American Indian/Alaska Native3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1%
International1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,471 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Fayetteville Technical Community College

2201 Hull Rd

Fayetteville, NC 28303-0236

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fayetteville Technical Community College cost?

The average net price at Fayetteville Technical Community College is about $3,589 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.

What is the graduation rate at Fayetteville Technical Community College?

Fayetteville Technical Community College has a graduation rate of 22%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

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

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Important Caveats
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  • 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.
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