Wayne Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,739 students.
About This School
Wayne Community College is a public institution located in Goldsboro, North Carolina with approximately 2,739 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $2,245 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% 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.
Wayne Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($66,307 vs $61,982 nationally), and most below it in Accounting and Related Services ($37,395 vs $47,660).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 215 | $42,057 | $44,125 | −$2,068 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 38 | $75,708 | $80,813 | −$5,105 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 35 | $40,883 | $48,733 | −$7,850 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 27 | $66,307 | $61,982 | +$4,325 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 25 | $52,586 | $58,424 | −$5,838 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 23 | $55,608 | $54,246 | +$1,362 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | $37,395 | $47,660 | −$10,265 |
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?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,739 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wayne Community College cost?
The average net price at Wayne Community College is about $2,245 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 Wayne Community College?
Wayne Community College has a graduation rate of 53%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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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