Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, North Carolina · Public · 5,110 undergraduates
Of 23 programs with reported earnings, 21 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 63 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,491 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,720 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,862 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,877 |
| $110k and up | $12,786 |
| All families (average) | $11,602 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,097 | +$5,038 | clears the bar | $15,638 | 3.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $67,599 | +$33,540 | clears the bar | $18,176 | 0.5 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $24,940 | -$9,119 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $57,384 | +$23,325 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $36,887 | +$2,828 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 7.4 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,862 | +$17,803 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $44,435 | +$10,376 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,737 | +$20,678 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,169 | +$7,110 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,550 | +$6,491 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 2.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,033 | +$5,974 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,919 | +$11,860 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $50,001 | +$15,942 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $68,337 | +$34,278 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,118 | +$13,059 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 23 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 40% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.