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Pitt Community College
Winterville, North Carolina · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1986 Pitt Tech Road, Winterville, NC 28590 · Phone: (252) 493-7200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pitt Community College is a public trade school in Winterville, NC offering electrician, welding, and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by SACS and program-specific bodies.
Pitt Community College has a 35.3% completion rate, below the North Carolina average of 47.8%, with median graduate debt of $11,977 and median earnings of $37,259 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Pitt Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used, and about 39.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $40,130 | $56,800 | $61,920 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,540 | $50,590 | $60,870 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $52,860 | $74,450 | $83,340 |
| Construction laborers | $31,850 | $44,720 | $49,070 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,500 | $48,200 | $63,170 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,840 | $49,620 | $64,800 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $37,780 | $57,260 | $64,310 |
| Medical assistants | $36,010 | $45,140 | $47,500 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,190 | $44,250 | $49,310 |
| Dental assistants | $38,240 | $50,380 | $57,720 |
| Machinists | $37,110 | $55,230 | $62,680 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 108 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 86 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 31 | $26,399 | $28,895 | $18,685 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | $59,519 | $59,350 | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 24 | $39,194 | $39,741 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 20 | $48,588 | $47,992 | $11,846 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $48,588 | $47,992 | $11,846 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 15 | $29,313 | $35,952 | $12,350 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 12 | $48,588 | $47,992 | $11,846 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | $29,313 | $35,952 | $12,350 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | $59,519 | $59,350 | $9,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $48,588 | $47,992 | $11,846 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $59,519 | $59,350 | $9,500 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 1 | $39,194 | $39,741 | 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
Pitt Community College is a public trade and career school in Winterville, North Carolina. The campus is accredited, with program-specific accreditation from bodies including the Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation, and regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Across its 28 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in electrician schools (140), welding schools (130), and radiology & sonography programs (80).
Completion data show a rate of 35.3%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,977, and median earnings ten years after entry were $37,259. About 39.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 5,317 undergraduates and 560 trade program completers in a midsize suburb setting, this campus offers a mix of shorter career-training certificates and longer associate-level programs, which may suit both recent graduates and adult career changers depending on the specific program length — though exact program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should confirm accreditation status for their intended program directly and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pitt Community College offers 28 program families, with the most completers in electrician schools (140), welding schools (130), and radiology & sonography programs (80).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Program-level accreditors include the Commission on Dental Accreditation, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation, with regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus 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 35.3%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,977, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $37,259.
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?
This is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state-level supports compared to for-profit schools, though this is not independently confirmed beyond the control designation.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school to confirm the duration of specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review the school's outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?199333, or contact the school directly at (252) 493-7200 or https://pittcc.edu/.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter career-training certificates and longer associate-level programs across trades like electrical, welding, and radiologic technology, which may fit adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not detailed in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements vary by program and are not detailed in this data; contact the school directly to confirm requirements for your intended field.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pitt Community College at (252) 493-7200 or visit https://pittcc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings 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.