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Sampson Community College
Clinton, North Carolina · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: Highway 24 West, Clinton, NC 28328 · Phone: 91059280812017 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Sampson Community College is a public trade school in Clinton, North Carolina offering welding, cosmetology, and LPN/LVN programs, accredited by SACS and ACEN.
Sampson Community College has a 56.5% completion rate, above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%, and graduates earn a median of $33,409 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 Sampson Community College; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 52.8% 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 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,480 | $63,270 | $69,700 |
| Medical assistants | $36,010 | $45,140 | $47,500 |
| Nursing assistants | $30,260 | $38,460 | $43,850 |
| Construction laborers | $31,850 | $44,720 | $49,070 |
| Electricians | $40,130 | $56,800 | $61,920 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,190 | $44,250 | $49,310 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $37,780 | $57,260 | $64,310 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | $39,766 | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $39,766 | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $39,766 | 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
Sampson Community College is a public trade and career-training campus in Clinton, North Carolina. It is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and it participates in federal Title IV student aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus offers 18 program areas across families including welding, cosmetology, LPN/LVN nursing, medical assisting, CNA training, construction trades, electrician training, EMT training, and HVAC. Its most-awarded programs are welding schools (22 completions), cosmetology schools (22 completions), and LPN/LVN programs (18 completions).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 56.5%, above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $33,409. 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 52.8% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
Given its mix of shorter technical certificates (welding, cosmetology, CNA, HVAC) and nursing/allied-health programs, this campus may suit both first-time students and adults changing careers, though program length details are not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Sampson Community College offers 18 program areas including welding, cosmetology, LPN/LVN nursing, medical assisting, CNA training, construction trades, electrician training, EMT training, and HVAC. The most-awarded programs are welding, cosmetology, and LPN/LVN.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 56.5%, which is above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $33,409, 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 at the listed phone number or website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Sampson Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition rates for state residents compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for individual programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through ACEN and SACS, and review completion, earnings, and debt data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?199625.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a mix of shorter technical certificates and health-related programs, which may suit career changers, but specific program length and schedule details are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Sampson Community College by phone at 91059280812017 or visit their website at https://www.sampsoncc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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- Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville, NC · 24% completion
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- Sandhills Community CollegePinehurst, NC · 53% completion
- Bladen Community CollegeDublin, NC · 23% completion
- James Sprunt Community CollegeKenansville, NC · 48% completion
- Paul Mitchell the School-FayettevilleFayetteville, NC · 66% completion
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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.