Craven Community College
New Bern, North Carolina · Public · 1,989 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,428 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,132 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,811 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,519 |
| All families (average) | $3,289 |
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 | $40,158 | +$6,099 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,790 | +$17,731 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $78,654 | +$44,595 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $22,812 | -$11,247 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,723 | +$13,664 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $42,856 | +$8,797 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $35,841 | +$1,782 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 43% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.