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- CarteretCommunity college will be a leader in improving the quality of life for all citizens of Carteret county and Eastern North Carolina by offering high -quality ,innovative education , training , enrichment and support to all who need and value these services.
School Highlights
- Carteret Community College serves 1,659 students (35% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Carteret Community College is the only community colleges within Carteret County, NC.
- The nearest community college is Pamlico Community College (24.30 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 46% over five years.
| Carteret Community College | (NC) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 65 staff | 122 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,659 students | 2,273 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 20:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 576 students | 967 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,083 students | 1,306 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1%
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1%
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| % Asian | - | 2%
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| % Hispanic | 3%
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5%
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| % Black | 8%
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21%
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| % White | 84%
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63%
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| % Two or more races | 2%
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1%
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| % Non Resident races | 1%
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1%
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| % Unknown races | 1%
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6%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.29 | 0.55 |
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| College Completion Rate | 19%
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16%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,900 | $27,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Founded in 1963, Carteret Community College is one of 59 institutions comprising the N.C. Community College System. Located in Morehead City, N.C., the college lies on the shores of the beautiful Bogue Sound -- part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. In the early years, the college offered a limited number of vocational technical courses such as marine diesel, small engine repair, air conditioning and heating, and electrical. Today, the college features a wide-range of educational, technical and vocational programs. With more than 100 courses to choose from, students can pursue programs leading to a certificate, diploma or associate degree. The courses of study include: Aquaculture, Basic Law Enforcement, Business Administration, Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Technology, Early Childhood Associate/Teacher Associate, Electrical/Electronics, Emergency Medical/Paramedic, Esthetics, Fine Arts, Firefighter Training, Information Systems, Interior Design, Internet Technologies, Healthcare Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Marine Propulsion, Office Systems Technology, Paralegal Technology, Photographic Technology, Therapeutic Massage, Therapeutic Recreation, Welding, and a wide range of Health Science programs. The college transfer curriculum is one of the most popular programs, and enables students to obtain an associate in arts or associate in science degree and transfer to a four-year institution. Additionally, the college offers a variety of Corporate and Community Education courses to provide general education opportunities for upgrading job skills, gaining certification, and satisfying personal interests. These courses are offered on a continual basis, and include: several pre-licensing courses, computer applications, desktop publishing, First Aid/CPR, emergency medical technician certification, and a variety of Basic Skills courses. Accredited by the Southern Association Colleges and Schools since 1974, the college has 130 full-time and 248 part-time employees who provide quality education, training and support. Using innovative means of instruction such as telecourses and Internet-based courses, the college is committed to creating an accessible positive learning environment.
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