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Halifax Community College
Weldon, North Carolina · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 100 College Drive, Weldon, NC 27890 · Phone: (252) 536-2551 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Halifax Community College is a public trade and career school in Weldon, North Carolina, offering construction trades, plumbing, and dental hygiene programs, accredited by SACS and CODA.
Halifax Community College has a 35.1% completion rate, below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%, and median earnings of $31,644 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Halifax Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is available, and about 30.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers | $31,850 | $44,720 | $49,070 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $38,860 | $57,080 | $63,290 |
| Dental hygienists | $77,270 | $97,850 | $100,930 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,540 | $50,590 | $60,870 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,480 | $63,270 | $69,700 |
| Phlebotomists | $35,210 | $43,330 | $46,860 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,500 | $48,200 | $63,170 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason/Masonry | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | $46,087 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 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
Halifax Community College is a public community college in Weldon, North Carolina. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and its programs are accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus offers 12 program families, with the most-awarded trade programs being construction trades (19 completions), plumbing (18 completions), and dental hygiene (17 completions). Additional program areas include welding, LPN training, phlebotomy, auto mechanics, and cosmetology.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 35.1%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,644. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 30.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment among the school's 723 undergraduates, of whom 111 completed trade programs.
This campus may suit students pursuing hands-on, program-specific training in construction, plumbing, or dental hygiene fields, particularly those in the surrounding fringe rural area of Weldon. Because the completion rate trails the state average, prospective students should ask the school directly about program length, schedule, and support services before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, consult the accreditors listed above or the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Halifax Community College offers 12 program families, with the most completions in construction trades (19), plumbing (18), and dental hygiene (17). It also has programs in welding, LPN training, phlebotomy, auto mechanics, and cosmetology.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Halifax Community College is accredited. It holds accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. About 30.6% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at Halifax Community College is 35.1%, 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 (252) 536-2551 or visit the College Scorecard link for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,644, 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) 536-2551 or via https://www.halifaxcc.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Halifax Community College is a public institution. Public control often means lower published tuition for in-state residents and different funding sources than for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided for this campus. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration for a specific trade.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Outcome data can also be reviewed at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198640.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address adult learner support, but the school offers program-focused trade tracks such as construction, plumbing, and dental hygiene that may suit career changers seeking hands-on training. Contact the school to discuss scheduling and flexibility for working adults.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Halifax Community College at (252) 536-2551 or through its website, https://www.halifaxcc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in the information provided for this campus. For side-by-side comparisons, consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198640.
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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.