Lenoir Community College
Kinston, North Carolina · Public · 1,469 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 41 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,261 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,366 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,973 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,681 |
| All families (average) | $4,127 |
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 | $44,556 | +$10,497 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,602 | +$8,543 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,031 | -$5,028 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,624 | +$5,565 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $59,588 | +$25,529 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,009 | +$6,950 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,385 | +$2,326 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,321 | -$1,738 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,317 | +$42,258 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $14,172 | -$19,887 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,025 | +$8,966 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,841 | +$22,782 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 36% 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.