Carteret Community College
Carteret Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Morehead City, NC. Carteret Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Carteret Community College is $2,310 for North Carolina residents and $8,222 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.37% from last year at Carteret CC.
- Total 1,614 students have enrolled in Carteret CC and, of that, 709 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Carteret CC offers 69 programs.
- The graduation rate of Carteret CC is 49% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Carteret Community College is $2,310 for North Carolina residents and $8,222 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.37% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,640 | $8,976 |
| 2022 | $2,610 | $8,754 |
| 2023 | $2,610 | $8,754 |
| 2024 | $2,310 | $7,954 |
| 2025 | $2,310 | $8,222 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Carteret Community College offers 69 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Carteret Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 28 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 13 | 0 |
| Total | 69 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 15 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 14 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 6 |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | 5 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 4 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 122 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 15 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 13 |
| Business Administration and Management | 12 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 6 |
Student Population
Total 1,614 students have enrolled to Carteret Community College. By gender, there are 584 male and 1,030 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.57 to 1.
Carteret Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 709 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Asian | 21 | 8 | 13 |
| Black or African American | 87 | 23 | 64 |
| Hispanic | 154 | 47 | 107 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 1,182 | 434 | 748 |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 23 | 38 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 100 | 47 | 53 |
| Total | 1,614 | 584 | 1,030 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Carteret Community College is 49% and the transfer-out rate is 14%. The average financial aid amount is $8,357 and 44% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 49% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Retention Rate | 62% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $8,357 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 64 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 164 |