Mayland Community College
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 371 students.
About This School
Mayland Community College is a public institution located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina with approximately 371 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,260 per year. Typical graduates earn $27,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Mayland Community College is a public community college in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The college also operates learning centers in Newland and Burnsville, North Carolina. The college's name is derived from the three counties it primarily serves: Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $5,260/year after aid, this is one of the more affordable paths to a credential, making it a reasonable choice for students watching their budget closely. However, the median earnings of $27,100 a decade after enrollment are modest, so it's worth being clear-eyed about which specific programs you're targeting and whether local job demand supports your goals. Best suited for students pursuing a defined trade, certificate, or transfer pathway rather than those expecting strong earnings returns from a general degree.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (371 undergraduates).
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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.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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