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Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, North Carolina · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 50 College Rd, Bolivia, NC 28422 · Phone: (910) 755-7300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Brunswick Community College is a public trade school in Bolivia, North Carolina, offering welding, medical billing & coding, and cosmetology programs, accredited by SACS.
Brunswick Community College's completion rate is 40.4%, below North Carolina's 47.8% state average, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,668, 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 Brunswick Community College; contact the school for current tuition. It participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 30.9% 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 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,840 | $49,620 | $64,800 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
| Medical assistants | $36,010 | $45,140 | $47,500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | $28,960 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 3 | 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
Brunswick Community College is a public trade and career school in Bolivia, North Carolina. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), so students who qualify can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help cover costs. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its nursing offerings additionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Its most-awarded trade programs are welding schools, medical billing & coding programs, and cosmetology schools, drawn from a total of 8 program families offered on campus.
Federal data show a completion rate of 40.4%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Median earnings for former students 10 years after entry are reported at $36,668. About 30.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollees. Median debt of graduates and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data. Undergraduate enrollment is 1,211, with 52 trade program completers counted in the most recent data.
This campus sits in a distant rural locale, which may suit local adult students and career changers looking for programs close to home, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed in the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation, program offerings, and outcomes directly with the college or through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since some figures — including cost and graduate debt — are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Brunswick Community College offers 8 program families, with the most-awarded being welding schools, medical billing & coding programs, and cosmetology schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its nursing programs additionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA-eligible students can apply for federal aid.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 40.4%, 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 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,668.
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 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Brunswick Community College is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition rates and eligibility for state and federal 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 at (910) 755-7300 or visit its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198084.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program lengths or scheduling, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school directly to ask about flexible or short-term options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Brunswick Community College at (910) 755-7300 or visit https://www.brunswickcc.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, 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.