McDowell Technical 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 614 students.
About This School
McDowell Technical Community College is a public institution located in Marion, North Carolina with approximately 614 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,838 per year. Typical graduates earn $28,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
McDowell Technical Community College is a public community college in Marion, North Carolina. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable local option — at just $6,838 per year after aid, the cost is genuinely low for a North Carolina student. That said, the median earnings of $28,100 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this college makes the most sense for programs leading to in-demand local jobs or as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer, not as a path to high earning potential on its own. The small campus of 614 students can mean a more personal experience, but also fewer program options than larger community colleges.
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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 (614 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
McDowell Technical Community College
54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752-8728
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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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