Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Comprehensive information about programs, admissions, costs, and enrollment

Also known as: A-B Tech

Asheville, NC
(828) 254-1921
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What Are the Key Stats for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$2,882

Total Enrollment

6,510

Graduation Rate

39.8%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

1,918

Last reported year

How Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Compares

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College's 6,510-student enrollment is well above the trade-college median. $2,882 in-state tuition and a 40% graduation rate give a solid first read on cost and outcomes; pair them with program-specific data when you've narrowed down your trade.

Where is Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

305 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0101
183 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 11.0103
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80 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 46.0302
63 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 52.0204
60 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.3801

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("โ€”") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric โ€” they never mean zero.

In the Information Systems Pathway AA program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, 30% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 9% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,949 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Information Systems Pathway AA9%30%35%$7,949
General Education Diploma100%31%31%$7,532
Associate Nursing AAS Degree40%84%89%$14,742
Retail Marketing Certificate20%72%72%$11,493
Information Technology: Software and Web Development AAS Degree19%71%64%$10,784

All 55 verified program outcomes for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College โ†’

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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Enrollment

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College enrolls 6,510 students. The student body is 60.6% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 59% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College maintains a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing exceptional opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a developing 59% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College employs 173 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides excellent opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 100% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College offers programs in 16 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Information Technology, and Electrician. In 2025, the college awarded 1,918 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is $2,882 for in-state students and $9,026 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $11,602. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College achieves a 33.5% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 38.8% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
340 Victoria Rd
Asheville, NC, 28801-4897
Administrator
John Gossett
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $2,882
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $9,026
Average Net Price $11,602

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00403300
EIN: 560792170
IPEDS ID: 197887
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