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Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC·Public·1,998 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 1,998 students.

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1,998
Students
$4,152
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$30,200
Earnings
10 yr
$5,875
Debt

About This School

Wayne Community College is a public institution located in Goldsboro, North Carolina with approximately 1,998 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,152 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Wayne Community College is a public community college in Goldsboro, North Carolina. It offers more than 70 credit programs on campus with nine buildings and over 287,000 square feet. Over 14,000 curriculum and extension students are enrolled at the college per year. The college is part of the North Carolina Community College System.

With an average net price of just $4,152 per year and median debt at graduation of only $5,875, this is one of the more affordable starting points you'll find in North Carolina. Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while exploring career training or transferring to a four-year school, given its 70+ programs. That said, median earnings of $30,200 a decade after enrollment are modest, so be intentional about which program you choose — outcomes vary significantly depending on your field.

Founded
1958
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions17%
Business & Marketing16%
Computer Science8%
Education3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Russell Barkley

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,524
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,668
Avg Net Price
$4,152
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants37%
Median debt at graduation$5,875

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,875
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,875
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$23,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

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

Student Body

White51%
Black23%
Hispanic/Latino21%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,998 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Wayne Community College

3000 Wayne Memorial Dr

Goldsboro, NC 27534-8002

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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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