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Mitchell Community College
Statesville, North Carolina · Public community college
Address: 500 W Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28677 · Phone: (704) 878-3200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Mitchell Community College is a public trade and career school in Statesville, NC offering esthetician, cosmetology, and culinary programs, accredited by SACS and other bodies.
Mitchell Community College's completion rate is 27.9%, below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,298, 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 Mitchell Community College; contact the school for current tuition. It participates in federal Title IV aid, and 19.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $25,570 | $39,120 | $57,000 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $38,210 | $61,130 | $76,330 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $22,150 | $34,740 | $46,650 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,540 | $50,590 | $60,870 |
| Electricians | $40,130 | $56,800 | $61,920 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,190 | $44,250 | $49,310 |
| Machinists | $37,110 | $55,230 | $62,680 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $37,780 | $57,260 | $64,310 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 34 | $18,257 | $8,846 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 32 | $18,257 | $8,846 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | $18,257 | $8,846 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | 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
Mitchell Community College is a public community and technical college located in Statesville, North Carolina. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for training. Its programs carry accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Across 13 program families, the school's most-awarded trade credentials are in esthetician training, cosmetology, and culinary & pastry arts.
Federal data shows Mitchell Community College's completion rate at 27.9%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $33,298. About 19.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the roughly 1,948 undergraduates come from lower-income backgrounds. Median debt of graduates and the annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, situated in a fringe town setting, may suit students seeking hands-on, career-focused training in personal care services or culinary fields rather than a traditional four-year path; whether these programs fit adult career-changers depends on program length and schedule details not included in this data set, so prospective students should confirm directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, contact Mitchell Community College directly or consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mitchell Community College offers 13 program families, with the most-awarded being esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and culinary & pastry schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association 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, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 27.9%, 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 link for details.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $33,298 per the 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 (704) 878-3200 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Mitchell Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state-supported financial aid programs compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data; contact the school at (704) 878-3200 or visit its website for specific program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review verified federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198987.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or lengths, so fit for career-changers cannot be determined from federal data alone; contact the school to discuss options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Mitchell Community College at (704) 878-3200 or visit https://www.mitchellcc.edu/ for application details.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
This information is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to learn about licensing requirements for specific programs.
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.