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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville, NC
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Value
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,048
-33% vs average
Net Price / Year
$11,602
-43% vs average
Graduation Rate
N/A
Payback Period
1.3 years
Median Debt
$15,528
Student Body
5,110

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)

Source: U.S. Dept of Education (College Scorecard)CollegeValueRanked

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College at a Glance

Asheville is a city in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. Located at the confluence of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers, it is the county seat of Buncombe County. It is the most populous city in Western North Carolina and the state's 11th-most populous city with a population of 94,589 at the 2020 census. The four-county Asheville metropolitan area has an estimated 422,000 residents.

Sources:Wikipedia

Is Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Worth It?

There isn't enough publicly available data to calculate a definitive value score for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. This may be due to the institution's size, reporting gaps, or the specific programs offered.

The investment pays for itself in just 1.3 years — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.

Best Programs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Program-level earnings data isn't available for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. When evaluating whether to attend, research outcomes for your specific major using the Department of Education's College Scorecard or ask the admissions office for placement rates.

As a general rule: STEM, nursing, accounting, and computer science programs tend to deliver the strongest ROI regardless of institution. Humanities and arts programs can still be worthwhile, but require more intentional career planning to achieve financial payoff.

Return on Investment

Estimated 4-Year Cost

$46,408

Based on $11,602/yr net price × 4 years

Earnings Premium

-33%

vs. national average of $53,787/yr

Payback Period

1.3 years

Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings

10-Year Net Gain

$314,072

Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance

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Quick Facts

Institution Type
public
Location
Asheville, NC
Student Body
5,110 students
Net Price (Annual)
$11,602
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,048
Median Student Debt
$15,528

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings are measured 10 years after enrollment. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal financial aid. Value scores are calculated using our methodology.