Offered Programs at CFCC
Offered Degrees/Programs
Cert., AS
Offered Through Online Classes
Cert., AS
Total Number of Programs
130
Total Number of Online Programs
8
Total Number of Completers
1,938
Cape Fear Community College offers 130 programs through Certificate and Associate. By degree types, it offers 56 Associate, 42 1-Year Certificate, 32 1-2 Years certificates programs.
It also offers its programs via online learning and 8 programs are available through Certificate and Associate. By degree types, it offers 6 Associate, 1 1-Year Certificate, 1 1-2 Years certificates program in the virtual environment.
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 1,938 students have completed their degree/programs and graduated from Cape Fear Community College.
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, 1,315 Associate, 397 1 Year Certificate, and 226 1-2 Years certificates were awareded by CFCC.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | Number of Completers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | 56 | 6 | 1,315 |
| 1 Year Certificate | 42 | 1 | 397 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 32 | 1 | 226 |
| Total | 130 | 8 | 1,938 |
Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)
The following table shows the best programs at Cape Fear Community College based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
| Field of Study | Median Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $14,000 |
| Field of Study | Median Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | $53,200 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | $35,200 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | $20,600 |
Popular Programs with Most Completers
The following table lists the popular programs at Cape Fear Community College based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2023-2024.
| Program Name | Completers | Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Office Management/Administration | 33 | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 26 | - |
| Interior Design | 24 | - |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 22 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 21 | - |
| Program Name | Completers | Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 791 | $20,600 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 171 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 69 | $53,200 |
| Building/Property Maintenance | 29 | - |
| Marine Sciences | 22 | - |
| Program Name | Completers | Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 79 | - |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 59 | - |
Major Programs by Offered Degree
The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at CFCC by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Agriculture
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 18 completers | - |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ✕ | 18 | - |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 12 completers | - |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 12 | - |
Personal and Culinary Services
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 111 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 41 | - |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 70 | - |
Education
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | ✕ | 8 completers | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 8 | - |
Engineering Technology
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 13 completers | - |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
Legal Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 28 completers | - |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 28 | - |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 52 completers | - |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 46 | - |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other) | ✕ | 2 | - |
Construction Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 25 completers | - |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Electrician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Building/Property Maintenance | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ✕ | 5 | - |
Mechanics and Repairers
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 34 completers | - |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
Precision Production Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 58 completers | - |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 50 | - |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 5 completers | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 5 | - |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 4 completers | - |
| Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 0 | - |
Business
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | ✔ | 29 completers | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Accounting and Finance | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Management Science | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Total | 397 |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 17 completers | - |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 17 | - |
Personal and Culinary Services
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 32 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 0 | - |
Education
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 0 | - |
Engineering Technology
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
Legal Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 9 completers | - |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 9 | - |
Science Technologies/Technicians
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Technologies/Technicians | ✕ | 1 completers | - |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
Construction Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 21 completers | - |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Electrician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | ✕ | 8 | - |
Mechanics and Repairers
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 39 completers | - |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 | - |
Precision Production Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 8 completers | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 14 completers | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 6 | - |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 79 completers | - |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Medical Office Management/Administration | ✕ | 35 | - |
| Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 21 | - |
Business
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | ✔ | 6 completers | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Accounting and Finance | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Management Science | ✔ | 0 | - |
| Total | 226 |
Agriculture
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 19 completers | - |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | ✕ | 17 | - |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 23 completers | - |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 23 | - |
Personal and Culinary Services
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 21 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 10 | - |
Education
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | ✕ | 3 completers | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 3 | - |
Engineering
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | ✕ | 10 completers | - |
| Pre-Engineering | ✕ | 10 | - |
Engineering Technology
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 16 completers | - |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✔ (1 completers) | 6 completers | - |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 3 | - |
Legal Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 6 completers | - |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 6 | - |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✕ | 832 completers | $20,600 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 747 | $20,600 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✕ | 85 | - |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Marine Sciences | ✕ | 0 | - |
Science Technologies/Technicians
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Technologies/Technicians | ✕ | 11 completers | - |
| Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✔ (3 completers) | 26 completers | - |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | ✔ | 0 | - |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other) | ✕ | 6 | - |
Construction Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 35 completers | - |
| Electrician | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Building/Property Maintenance | ✕ | 21 | - |
Mechanics and Repairers
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 14 completers | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
Precision Production Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 7 completers | - |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | ✕ | 7 | - |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 31 completers | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 10 | - |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 212 completers | - |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Medical Office Management/Administration | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 1 | $35,200 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other) | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 100 | $53,200 |
Business
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | ✔ | 43 completers | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 32 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Accounting and Finance | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Management Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Total | 1,315 |