Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 600 Associate and 66 1-2 Years certificates were awareded by ABTech.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Associate604600
1-2 Years certificates21466
Total128121,001

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
CertificateAssociate
Certificate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist$19,700
Associate Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$50,300
Dental Assisting/Assistant$48,100
Medical/Clinical Assistant$27,700
Business Administration and Management$26,500

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
CertificateAssociateDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at ABTech by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
1-2 Years CertificateAssociate
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 1 completers-
Agricultural and Food Products Processing1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services 5 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist5-
Institutional Food Workers0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 0 completers-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (2 completers) 0 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0-
General Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Construction Trades 10 completers-
Electrician9-
Building/Property Maintenance1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mechanics and Repairers 4 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Precision Production Trades 4 completers-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant0-
Welding Technology/Welder3-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 35 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant27-
Medical Office Management/Administration8-
Medical/Clinical Assistant0-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 7 completers-
Business Administration and Management5-
Office Management and Supervision2-
Total66
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture 3 completers-
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations0-
Agricultural and Food Products Processing3-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 22 completers-
Information Technology18-
Information Science/Studies0-
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)4-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services 22 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist7-
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef3$25,400
Culinary Arts/Chef Training12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 4 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 3 completers-
Pre-Engineering3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 18 completers-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician4-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician4-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)2-
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology0-
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician3-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician3-
Surveying Technology/Surveying1-
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician0-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (1 completers) 261 completers$20,700
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies260$20,700
General Studies1-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 8 completers$22,400
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies7-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Construction Trades 7 completers-
Electrician5-
Building/Property Maintenance2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mechanics and Repairers 17 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology6-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician10-
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Precision Production Trades 4 completers-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant0-
Welding Technology/Welder2-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Transportation and Materials Moving 7 completers-
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (2 completers) 175 completers-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist18-
Medical Office Management/Administration9-
Medical/Clinical Assistant18$27,700
Occupational Therapist Assistant23-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)6-
Surgical Technology/Technologist12-
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician10-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer14-
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)0-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician10-
Pre-Nursing Studies0-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)8-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse46$50,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 49 completers-
Business Administration and Management28$26,500
Office Management and Supervision5-
Accounting0-
Accounting and Finance8-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0-
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management8-
Total600