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Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, North Carolina · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 200 Mayland Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 · Phone: (828) 765-7351 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Mayland Community College is a public trade school in Spruce Pine, NC, offering construction trades, welding, and medical assistant programs, accredited by SACS.
Mayland Community College's completion rate is 46.0%, near the North Carolina state average of 47.8%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,663, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Mayland Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 24.7% 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mason/Masonry | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting 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
Mayland Community College is a public trade and career-training campus in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, located in a distant rural setting. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and its nursing offerings carry accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Across 11 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in construction trades programs (27), welding schools (25), and medical assistant programs (16), with other offerings in cosmetology, LPN programs, and EMT training.
Federal data show a completion rate of 46.0%, close to the North Carolina state average of 47.8%, which the data classifies as near the state average. Trade program completers totaled 89 against an undergraduate enrollment of 362. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,663. 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 24.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students.
This campus may suit students interested in hands-on, program-based training in construction, welding, or medical assisting rather than a traditional four-year path; specific program lengths are not detailed in the data provided, so applicants weighing a career change should confirm schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools directory and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for Mayland Community College.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mayland Community College offers 11 program families, most notably construction trades programs (27 completers), welding schools (25), and medical assistant programs (16), along with cosmetology, LPN, and EMT training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school 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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid, 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 46.0%, 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 (828) 765-7351 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,663 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 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Mayland Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-level funding.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not specified in the data provided; contact the school directly at (828) 765-7351 or visit mayland.edu for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules suited to working adults, so career changers should contact the school directly to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not detailed in this data; contact the school to learn what credentials follow specific programs like welding or medical assisting.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Mayland Community College at (828) 765-7351 or visit https://www.mayland.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative information on nearby schools; consult the College Scorecard link to compare regional institutions offering similar trade programs.
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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.