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Mayland Community College

Spruce Pine, NC·Public·371 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 371 students.

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371
Students
$5,260
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$27,100
Earnings
10 yr
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Debt

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.

Setting
Distant rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions20%
Business & Marketing6%
Computer Science1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,560
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,704
Avg Net Price
$5,260
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$27,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
N/A
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
N/A
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$24,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$27,100
after enrollment

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

Student Body

White88%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (371 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Mayland Community College

200 Mayland Drive

Spruce Pine, NC 28777

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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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