Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC · Public · offers Associate's degrees

Large suburb

—Acceptance rate
$8,759Average net price / year
33%Graduation rate
$41,769Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$12,000Median debt at graduation
19,675Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$2,254
Out-of-state tuition
$6,862
Total cost of attendance
$15,953
Books & supplies
$1,648
Average net price
$8,759

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$6,682
$30–48k
$7,486
$48–75k
$9,108
$75–110k
$12,603
$110k+
$15,067

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
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Outcomes

Graduation rate
33%
First-year retention
72%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$35,300
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,769
Median debt (graduates)
$12,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
28%
Students with federal loans
16%

Programs: what graduates earn

48 of 91 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Undergraduate certificate

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General349$55,264$11,000
Accounting and Related Services338$38,258$14,625
Business Administration, Management and Operations429$35,574$17,352
Health and Medical Administrative Services95$34,372$13,939
Design and Applied Arts254$32,153$10,084
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods124$28,498$16,593
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services78$23,286$8,048
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection86$68,939$12,500
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians14$62,938—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)119$62,956—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians14$53,531—
Precision Metal Working81$44,469—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services33$37,233—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions21$61,956—
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions14$44,523—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions40$44,924$32,715
Hospitality Administration/Management16$50,065$19,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods100$84,369—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services95$38,003$20,391
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians24$55,780—
Culinary Arts and Related Services41$37,695$12,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians11$61,060$14,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections10$41,709$16,875

Associate's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing120$68,266$17,104
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions67$51,707$14,689
Computer and Information Sciences, General240$48,280$13,702
Accounting and Related Services51$44,616$13,775
Business Administration, Management and Operations171$37,124$19,800
Health and Medical Administrative Services78$35,381$25,117
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1,388$30,373$10,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods34$16,949$21,750
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions28$29,795—
Criminal Justice and Corrections27$34,598—
Human Resources Management and Services0$32,228—
Computer Programming0$53,133—
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection28$81,319—
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1$83,715—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)33$44,477—
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management1$65,093—
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians19$53,082—
Engineering, General104$79,575—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services13$22,380—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians39$38,549—
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians7$55,409—
Culinary Arts and Related Services20$27,319—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services20$31,323—
Design and Applied Arts79$36,713—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions15$56,185—

Students

Undergraduates
19,675
Part-time
61%
Women / men
54% / 46%
White
42%
Hispanic
20%
Black
22%
Asian
5%
International
3%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
18:1
Avg faculty salary
$61,380 / year
Full-time faculty
46%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.waketech.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Computer & Information Sciences – 16% of degrees
  • Personal & Culinary Services – 2% of degrees
  • Education – 3% of degrees
  • Engineering Technologies – 4% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 19% of degrees
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 2% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

How much does Wake Technical Community College cost?

The average net price after grants is $8,759 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $2,254 and the full cost of attendance is $15,953.

How much do Wake Technical Community College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $41,769 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

33% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.