Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, North Carolina · Public · 1,355 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 32 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $-1,444 |
| $30k to $48k | $-992 |
| $48k to $75k | $1,679 |
| $75k to $110k | $4,528 |
| $110k and up | $6,653 |
| All families (average) | $-264 |
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 | $34,852 | +$793 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,216 | +$6,157 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,707 | +$18,648 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $68,076 | +$34,017 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $41,409 | +$7,350 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $57,849 | +$23,790 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $47,738 | +$13,679 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Associate's Degree | $31,127 | -$2,932 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $47,271 | +$13,212 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $30,091 | -$3,968 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 55% 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.