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Craven Community College
New Bern, North Carolina · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 800 College Ct, New Bern, NC 28562 · Phone: (252) 638-7200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Craven Community College is a public trade and career school in New Bern, NC offering welding, medical assistant, and cosmetology programs, accredited by SACS and program-specific bodies.
Craven Community College has a 48.4% completion rate, near the state average of 47.8%, and median earnings of $34,231 ten years after entry, 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 Craven Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and 42.8% 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 assistants | $36,010 | $45,140 | $47,500 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,500 | $48,200 | $63,170 |
| Machinists | $37,110 | $55,230 | $62,680 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,840 | $49,620 | $64,800 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,480 | $63,270 | $69,700 |
| Skincare specialists | $25,570 | $39,120 | $57,000 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $50,970 | $76,980 | $93,670 |
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 | 61 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 16 | $42,401 | $39,369 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 7 | $26,602 | $22,420 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | $42,401 | $39,369 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | 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
Craven Community College is a public trade and career-training campus in New Bern, NC. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The college is accredited, with program-specific accreditation from the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the National League for Nursing's Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation, and institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Its most-awarded trade programs are welding schools (76 completions), medical assistant programs (42), and cosmetology schools (37), drawn from a total of 20 program offerings spanning fields like CNC machining, LPN programs, auto mechanics, aviation mechanics, esthetics, and medical billing and coding.
Among the numbers reported: the completion rate is 48.4%, which is near the state average of 47.8%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,231. 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 42.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students.
With 260 trade completers among roughly 1,989 undergraduates in a distant-town setting, this campus offers a mix of short career-focused programs and longer credentialing tracks that may suit adult students and career changers, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Craven Community College offers 20 programs across fields including welding, medical assistant, cosmetology, CNC machining, LPN, auto mechanics, aviation mechanics, esthetics, and medical billing and coding. The top programs by completions are welding schools (76), medical assistant programs (42), and cosmetology schools (37).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited. Institutional accreditation comes from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with program-specific accreditation from the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education and the National League for Nursing's Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 42.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 48.4%, which is near 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 (252) 638-7200 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,231, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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) 638-7200 or visit https://cravencc.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Craven Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and public accountability for use of state funds compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided. Contact the school directly at (252) 638-7200 or via https://cravencc.edu/ to confirm program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors (SACS, APTA-CAPTE, NLN-CNEA) and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198367.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of short career-focused programs alongside longer credentialing tracks in fields like welding, medical assisting, and cosmetology, which may suit adults changing careers, though exact program lengths are not detailed in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Craven Community College at (252) 638-7200 or visit https://cravencc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198367 to compare outcomes 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.