Important Academic Statistics

Total 6,473 students attended Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 167 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 413 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 434 (full-time) and 559 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is 31% and transfer-out rate is 9%. The retention rate is 58% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population6,473
Graduation Rate31%
Number of Faculty580
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is $9,026 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
88% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,317 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$9,026
Average Financial Amount$3,317

Offered Certificate Programs

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College offers 68 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 401 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate474335
2 Years Certificate21466
Total688401

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 401 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 335 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 66 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 7 completers
Agricultural and Food Products Processing7
Computer and Information Sciences 42 completers
Information Technology36
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)6
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0
Personal and Culinary Services 62 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist26
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist13
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef8
Culinary Arts/Chef Training15
Education 4 completers
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4
Engineering Technology 26 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician4
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician0
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)0
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician2
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician6
Surveying Technology/Surveying9
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician0
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician5
Work and Family Studies 5 completers
Child Development5
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (1 completers) 0 completers
General Studies0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 16 completers
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies14
Criminal Justice/Police Science2
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)0
Construction Trades 30 completers
Electrician19
Building/Property Maintenance11
Mechanics and Repairers 45 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology17
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician19
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician9
Precision Production Trades 19 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant0
Welding Technology/Welder17
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist2
Transportation and Materials Moving 0 completers
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (2 completers) 50 completers
Medical Office Management/Administration16
Medical/Clinical Assistant0
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)6
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician2
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist11
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)15
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0
Business 29 completers
Business Administration and Management5
Office Management and Supervision12
Accounting9
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies0
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management3
Total335
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 1 completers
Agricultural and Food Products Processing1
Personal and Culinary Services 5 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist5
Institutional Food Workers0
Engineering Technology 0 completers
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities (2 completers) 0 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0
General Studies0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 0 completers
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)0
Construction Trades 10 completers
Electrician9
Building/Property Maintenance1
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
Precision Production Trades 4 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant0
Welding Technology/Welder3
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 35 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant27
Medical Office Management/Administration8
Medical/Clinical Assistant0
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant0
Business 7 completers
Business Administration and Management5
Office Management and Supervision2
Total66

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 6,473 students have enrolled into Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. By gender, 2,481 male and 3,992 female students are attending the school.
There are 4,686 White (72.39%), 355 Black/African American (5.48%), 865 Hispanic (13.36%), 126 Asian (1.95%), and 1,294 students with other races. 3 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total6,4732,4813,992
American Indian/Native American311219
Asian1264779
Black/African American35594261
Hispanic865305560
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1275
White4,6861,8472,839
Two More17962117
Un-Known216105111
Non-resident Alien321

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