Carteret Community College

www.carteret.edu

Add Comparison

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,128

12.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$13,524

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

12.5%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,579

37.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.5%

49 Graduates

About

Carteret Community College is a higher education institution located in Carteret County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Carteret Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (122 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (15 degrees), and Radiographer (13 degrees).

In 2023, 575 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Carteret Community College. 63.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (426 degrees), 8.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Carteret Community College is $2,128, which is $−6,125 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Carteret Community College was 12.5%, corresponding to 2 out of the 16 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Carteret Community College is $2,128, which is $6,125 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,524.

In 2023, 77% of undergraduate students attending Carteret Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,128

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Carteret Community College was $2,128. The cost of tuition at Carteret Community College is $−6,125 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Carteret Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,524

2023 Value

10.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Carteret Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,524. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Carteret Community College grew by 10.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Carteret Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,941

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Carteret Community College was of $11,941 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 9.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Carteret Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77% of undergraduate students at Carteret Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 18.9% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Carteret Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

12.5%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Carteret Community College was 12.5%, which represents 2 out of the 16 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Carteret Community College had a total enrollment of 1,579 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Carteret Community College is 593 students and the part-time enrollment is 986. This means that 37.6% of students enrolled at Carteret Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Carteret Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.7% White, 8.87% Hispanic or Latino, 7.41% Black or African American, 3.36% Two or More Races, 1.33% Asian, 0.443% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0633% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Carteret Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.7%), followed by White Male (31.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.39%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Carteret Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,579 students. The full-time enrollment at Carteret Community College is 593 and the part-time enrollment is 986. This means that 37.6% of students enrolled at Carteret Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Carteret Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Carteret Community College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Carteret Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Carteret Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,211 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
140 enrolled students
Black or African American
117 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Carteret Community College is 76.7% White, 8.87% Hispanic or Latino, 7.41% Black or African American, 3.36% Two or More Races, 1.33% Asian, 0.443% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0633% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 23 students (1.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 159 more women than men received degrees from Carteret Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Carteret Community College is white (426 degrees awarded). There were 8.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Carteret Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (122 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (15 degrees) and Radiographer (13 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Carteret Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (33 degrees awarded), Agriculture (38 degrees), and Precision Production (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carteret Community College are Police officers (133,564 people), Other managers (76,608 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (33,006 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (32,238 people), and Probation officers & correctional treatment specialists (30,728 people).

The most specialized majors at Carteret Community College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (33 degrees awarded), Agriculture (38 degrees), Precision Production (29 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (67 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (36 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carteret Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Carteret Community College are Communication Technologies (33 degrees awarded), Agriculture (38 degrees), Precision Production (29 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (67 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (36 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carteret Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (312,933 people), Elementary & secondary schools (165,967 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (59,891 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (52,645 people), and Legal services (47,362 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Carteret Community College.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
32 degrees awarded
Information Technology
25 degrees awarded
Other Mental, Social Health Services, & Allied Professions
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Carteret Community College was General Business Administration & Management with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Carteret Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

208

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

367

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 208 degrees were awarded to men at Carteret Community College, which is 0.567 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (367).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Carteret Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Carteret Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.47 times less than the 83 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Carteret Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.13 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Carteret Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Carteret Community College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
426 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded
Black or African American
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Carteret Community College is white (426 degrees awarded). There were 8.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

1.39% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
271 degrees awarded
White Male
155 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Carteret Community College is white female (271 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (155 degrees).

Operations

Carteret Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.08M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 25.5k (0.829%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Carteret Community College had a total salary expenditure of 23.3M. Carteret Community College employs 64 No academic ranks. Most academics at Carteret Community College are Female No academic rank (34), and Male No academic rank (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carteret Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Endowment

$3.08M

2023 Endowment

29.6%

growth from 2022

Carteret Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.08M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Carteret Community College grew 29.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.72M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Carteret Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.4M

2023 Salaries

25.5%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Carteret Community College paid a median of $10.4M in salaries, which represents 44.9% of their overall expenditure ($23.3M) and a 25.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.34% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.55% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.17M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Carteret Community College paid a total of $4.17M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

64 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Carteret Community College was No academic rank with 64 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carteret Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Carteret Community College was Female No academic rank with 34 employees, and Male No academic rank with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Carteret Community College.

Keep Exploring

Chattahoochee Technical College

University

Trident Technical College

University

Guilford Technical Community College

University

Niagara County Community College

University

Schenectady County Community College

University