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Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, North Carolina 27886
Public42 Programs Offered
$2,640
In-State Tuition/yr
938
Total Students
58%
Completion Rate
$33,267
Median Earnings/yr

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About This School
Edgecombe Community College campus in Tarboro, NC

Location

Tarboro, North Carolina

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,784/year

Institution Type

Public

OPE ID

008855

Quick Facts
Programs Offered:42
Enrollment:938
Completion:58%
Programs Offered (42)

1

"Liberal Arts and Sciences

CIP Code: 2401

"Teacher Education and Professional Development

CIP Code: 1312
Median Earnings
$7/yr

"Computer and Information Sciences

CIP Code: 1101
Median Earnings
$17/yr

"Business Administration

CIP Code: 5202
Median Earnings
$14/yr

"Practical Nursing

CIP Code: 5139
Median Earnings
$11/yr

2

"Computer and Information Sciences

CIP Code: 1101
Median Earnings
$4/yr

"Liberal Arts and Sciences

CIP Code: 2401
Median Earnings
$60/yr

"Engineering

CIP Code: 1401

"Teacher Education and Professional Development

CIP Code: 1312
Median Earnings
$13/yr

"Business Administration

CIP Code: 5202
Median Earnings
$10/yr

Associate's Degree

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

CIP Code: 4301Online Available

Historic Preservation and Conservation.

CIP Code: 3012Online Available

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.

CIP Code: 1506Online Available

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.

CIP Code: 1508Online Available

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

CIP Code: 5107Online Available

Geography and Cartography.

CIP Code: 4507Online Available

Accounting and Related Services.

CIP Code: 5203Online Available

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

CIP Code: 4706Online Available

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

CIP Code: 5108Online Available

Precision Metal Working.

CIP Code: 4805Online Available

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

CIP Code: 5115Online Available

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.

CIP Code: 5207Online Available

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.

CIP Code: 1508Online Available

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

CIP Code: 4301Online Available

Geography and Cartography.

CIP Code: 4507Online Available

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

CIP Code: 1204Online Available

Historic Preservation and Conservation.

CIP Code: 3012Online Available

Agricultural Business and Management.

CIP Code: 0101Online Available

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.

CIP Code: 1506Online Available

Precision Metal Working.

CIP Code: 4805Online Available

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

CIP Code: 5108Online Available

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

CIP Code: 4603Online Available

Accounting and Related Services.

CIP Code: 5203Online Available

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

CIP Code: 5115Online Available

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

CIP Code: 4706Online Available

Radiology Residency/Fellowship Programs.

CIP Code: 6126

Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.

CIP Code: 5118

Health and Medical Administrative Services.

CIP Code: 5107Online Available

and Treatment Professions."

"Allied Health Diagnostic

CIP Code: 5109Online Available
Median Earnings
$39/yr

"Allied Health Diagnostic

CIP Code: 5109
Median Earnings
$31/yr

and Inspection."

"Building/Construction Finishing

CIP Code: 4604Online Available
Median Earnings
$12/yr

Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing."

"Registered Nursing

CIP Code: 5138
Median Earnings
$34/yr
State Licensing Requirements
Professional licensing requirements for NC

cosmetology License

License Required
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Apprentice Barber

Exam required

πŸ“š Education Required

Barber Instructor

Exam required

Licensed Barber

Exam required

Barber School

Barber Shop

Barber Student

Apprentice (Cosmetology)

Exam required

πŸ“š Education Required

Cosmetology

Exam required

πŸ“š Education Required

Cosmetology Teacher

Exam required

Electrolysis or Laser Hair Removal School (In State)

Natural Hair Care Specialist

Exam required

Laser Hair Practitioner

πŸ“š Education Required

Natural Hair Care Teacher

Electrolysis or Laser Hair Removal School (Out of State)

Licensing Board: NC Board of Barber and Electrolysis Examiners

automotive License

License Required
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Rangia Clams, Mechanical Harvest

Safety Equipment Inspection Mechanics/Regular

Exam required

πŸ“š Education Required

Safety Equipment Inspection Mechanics/Emission

Exam required

πŸ“š Education Required

Mechanical Equipment to Harvest Oysters & Clams

Aircraft Mechanic

Exam required

Licensing Board: Department of State

electrician License

License Required
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Unlimited Electrical Contracting

Exam required

Intermediate Electrical Contracting

Exam required

Limited Electrical Contracting

Exam required

Special Restricted: Single Family Dwelling Electrical Contracting

Exam required

Special Restricted: Groundwater Pump Electrical Contracting

Exam required

Licensing Board: NC Board of Electrical Contractors

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Requirements:

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  • β€’Minimum 18 years old

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Data Sources: All school, program, and outcomes data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Licensing requirements are sourced from state licensing boards. Apprenticeship data is from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Last updated: December 2025. Data is updated regularly to ensure accuracy. Learn about our methodology

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