Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, North Carolina · Public · 9,764 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 73 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,221 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,035 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,335 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,030 |
| $110k and up | $14,507 |
| All families (average) | $9,610 |
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 | $42,093 | +$8,034 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 1 yr |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,983 | -$5,076 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,252 | +$41,193 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,088 | +$21,029 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,650 | +$23,591 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $60,921 | +$26,862 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $50,244 | +$16,185 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $39,940 | +$5,881 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,329 | +$12,270 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.