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Bladen Community College
Dublin, North Carolina · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 7418 NC Hwy 41 West, Dublin, NC 28332 · Phone: (910) 879-5500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Bladen Community College is a public trade school in Dublin, North Carolina, offering welding, electrician, and cosmetology programs, accredited by SACS.
Bladen Community College's completion rate is 22.7%, below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,591, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Bladen Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 69.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,540 | $50,590 | $60,870 |
| Electricians | $40,130 | $56,800 | $61,920 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,480 | $63,270 | $69,700 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,190 | $44,250 | $49,310 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $35,995 | $32,382 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Bladen Community College is a public trade and career-training campus in Dublin, North Carolina. It is accredited, with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools overseeing the institution broadly and the National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation covering its nursing offerings. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Among its 10 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in welding, electrician training, and cosmetology, with smaller offerings in LPN programs and EMT training.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 22.7%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $30,591. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 69.1% of students at Bladen Community College receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need.
This campus, located in a distant rural setting, offers a mix of short career-training programs and longer allied-health tracks like LPN preparation. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not included in this data — prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program formats. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check the accreditors listed above and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Bladen Community College offers 10 program families, with the most credentials awarded in welding, electrician training, and cosmetology. It also offers LPN programs and EMT training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits the institution, and the National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation covers its nursing programs.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 22.7%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (910) 879-5500 or check the College Scorecard link for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $30,591.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Bladen Community College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition rates and eligibility for state funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided. Contact the school directly to ask about specific program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation, and review federal outcomes at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198011.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats needed to assess fit for adult career-changers. Contact the school to discuss scheduling options for working adults.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data. Contact the school directly for information related to specific programs like welding, cosmetology, or LPN.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Bladen Community College at (910) 879-5500 or visit https://www.bladencc.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative information about other nearby schools. Use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.