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Carteret Community College
Morehead City, North Carolina · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557 · Phone: (252) 222-6000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Carteret Community College is a public trade school in Morehead City, NC offering culinary, welding, and auto mechanic programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Carteret Community College's completion rate is 49.0%, near the state average of 47.8%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,357, 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 Carteret Community College; contact the school for current tuition. It participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 37.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $38,210 | $61,130 | $76,330 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,540 | $50,590 | $60,870 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,500 | $48,200 | $63,170 |
| Skincare specialists | $25,570 | $39,120 | $57,000 |
| Medical assistants | $36,010 | $45,140 | $47,500 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $52,860 | $74,450 | $83,340 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $39,890 | $57,490 | $64,770 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,190 | $44,250 | $49,310 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $22,150 | $34,740 | $46,650 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 20 | $9,747 | $13,702 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $9,747 | $13,702 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $43,495 | $45,500 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $43,495 | $45,500 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $9,747 | $13,702 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 1 | 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
Carteret Community College is a public trade and career school in Morehead City, North Carolina. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), so students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for programs. The college holds accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with specialized accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its most-awarded trade programs are culinary & pastry schools, welding schools, and auto mechanic schools, part of a broader lineup of 22 program offerings across fields like esthetician, medical assistant, cosmetology, radiology tech, diesel mechanic, EMT training, and nail tech.
Among the numbers reported: the completion rate is 49.0%, which is near the state average of 47.8%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,357. 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 37.0% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a substantial share of lower-income students enrolled.
This campus, located in a distant-town setting, offers a mix of shorter trade credentials and longer programs; specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants weighing a career change should confirm timelines directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the listed accreditors or by looking up the school on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Carteret Community College's most-awarded programs are culinary & pastry schools, welding schools, and auto mechanic schools, among 22 total programs spanning fields like cosmetology, medical assisting, radiology tech, diesel mechanics, EMT training, esthetician, and nail tech.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional specialized accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 49.0%, which is near the 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 link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,357, per federal data.
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 at (252) 222-6000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, in addition to federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about specific program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the listed accreditors or review the school's outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198206.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules for adult learners, so career changers should contact the school directly to ask about flexible or accelerated options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific credentialing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Carteret Community College at (252) 222-6000 or visit https://www.carteret.edu/ for admissions information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not include comparisons to other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard to look up other institutions in the area.
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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.