Johnston Community College

Smithfield, North Carolina · Public · 3,453 undergraduates

Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 39 programs did not have enough data to judge.

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What families actually pay

Family income	Net price per year
Under $30k	$1,743
$30k to $48k	$986
$48k to $75k	$2,495
$75k to $110k	$1,684
$110k and up	$5,814
All families (average)	$1,776

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	$41,119	+$7,060	clears the bar	n/a	n/a
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Associate's Degree	$59,347	+$25,288	clears the bar	n/a	n/a
Precision Metal Working	Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma	$34,171	+$112	clears the bar	n/a	n/a
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate's Degree	$78,523	+$44,464	clears the bar	n/a	n/a
Health and Medical Administrative Services	Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma	$42,376	+$8,317	clears the bar	n/a	n/a
Legal Support Services	Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma	$41,278	+$7,219	clears the bar	n/a	n/a
Business Administration, Management and Operations	Associate's Degree	$29,016	-$5,043	falls short	n/a	n/a
Business Administration, Management and Operations	Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma	$28,621	-$5,438	falls short	n/a	n/a
Health and Medical Administrative Services	Associate's Degree	$30,106	-$3,953	falls short	n/a	n/a
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma	$39,513	+$5,454	clears the bar	n/a	n/a
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	Associate's Degree	$40,879	+$6,820	clears the bar	n/a	n/a

Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 37% 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.