Academic Programs

Cape Fear Community College offers 97 career-focused programs. Find the right fit for your goals.

Wilmington, NC

How Many Programs Are Offered at Cape Fear Community College?

97
Total Programs
2957
Annual Graduates
17
Program Categories

How Cape Fear Community College Compares

With 97 programs across 17 fields of study, Cape Fear Community College's catalog is broader than the typical trade or vocational school, where 5–15 programs is more common. The roughly 2,957 students who earn a credential each year reflect strong throughput across multiple disciplines — a sign of a school that can serve students with very different career goals under one roof.

What Programs Does Cape Fear Community College Offer?

Liberal Arts & Humanities
2 programs • 1217 graduates (41.2%)
1096
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 429 Female: 667
Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 35 Female: 86
Award Year: 2025
Health Professions & Clinical Sciences
20 programs • 438 graduates (14.8%)
183
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 23 Female: 160

Verified outcomes

In the Nursing - Includes ADN program at Cape Fear Community College, 97% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 82% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,061 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
36
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 3 Female: 33

Verified outcomes

In the Veterinary Medical Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 87% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 55% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,455 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
31
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 29

Verified outcomes

In the Practical Nursing program at Cape Fear Community College, 85% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 67% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,046 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
30
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 8 Female: 22

Verified outcomes

In the Emergency Medical Science program at Cape Fear Community College, 78% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 24% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,674 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
24
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 23

Verified outcomes

In the Healthcare Business Informatics program at Cape Fear Community College, 45% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 6% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $5,042 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 11 Female: 9

Verified outcomes

In the Paramedic program at Cape Fear Community College, 77% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 24% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,674 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.0602
18
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 18

Verified outcomes

In the Dental Assisting program at Cape Fear Community College, 85% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 92% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,844 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Dental Assisting/Assistant.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0601
15
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 15

Verified outcomes

In the Dental Hygiene program at Cape Fear Community College, 81% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 69% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $13,164 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
14
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 13

Verified outcomes

In the Medical Office Administration program at Cape Fear Community College, 72% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 26% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,008 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
14
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 14

Verified outcomes

In the Radiography program at Cape Fear Community College, 68% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 52% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,407 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
14
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 3 Female: 11

Verified outcomes

In the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counseling program at Cape Fear Community College, 51% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 72% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,559 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 9

Verified outcomes

In the Medical Sonography program at Cape Fear Community College, 66% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 56% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $14,585 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
7
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 5
Award Year: 2025

Medical/Clinical Assistant.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0801
5
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 4

Verified outcomes

In the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Cape Fear Community College, 82% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 65% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,812 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Medical/Clinical Assistant.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.0801
5
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 5

Verified outcomes

In the Pharmacy Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 70% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 71% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,262 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0805
4
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 3
Award Year: 2025
2
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 1

Verified outcomes

In the Certified Professional Coder program at Cape Fear Community College, 56% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 91% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,575 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 51.0805
2
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 2
Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 2

Verified outcomes

In the Surgical Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 93% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 35% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,870 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Medical/Clinical Assistant.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 51.0801
1
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
Personal & Culinary Services
7 programs • 265 graduates (9.0%)
112
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 110

Verified outcomes

In the Nail Technician program at Cape Fear Community College, 75% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,734 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 12.0401
56
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 55
Award Year: 2025

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 12.0401
45
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 44
Award Year: 2025

Culinary Arts/Chef Training.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 12.0503
24
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 9 Female: 15

Verified outcomes

In the Baking and Pastry Arts program at Cape Fear Community College, 80% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 21% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,046 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Culinary Arts/Chef Training.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 12.0503
14
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 3 Female: 11
Award Year: 2025
8
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 8
Award Year: 2025
6
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 6
Award Year: 2025
Business, Management & Marketing
11 programs • 177 graduates (6.0%)
43
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 15 Female: 28

Verified outcomes

In the Business Administration program at Cape Fear Community College, 70% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 9% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,595 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
38
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 10 Female: 28
Award Year: 2025

Accounting and Finance.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 52.0304
28
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 9 Female: 19
Award Year: 2025

Accounting and Finance.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.0304
26
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 8 Female: 18
Award Year: 2025

Accounting and Finance.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.0304
20
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 6 Female: 14
Award Year: 2025
5
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 5

Verified outcomes

In the Hospitality Management program at Cape Fear Community College, 84% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 25% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,600 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Management Science.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.1301
5
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 4

Verified outcomes

In the Business Analytics program at Cape Fear Community College, 76% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 21% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,404 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
4
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 4
Award Year: 2025

Management Science.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 52.1301
4
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 2
Award Year: 2025

Management Science.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 52.1301
3
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 2
Award Year: 2025
1
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
Construction Trades
9 programs • 157 graduates (5.3%)

Building/Property Maintenance.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 46.0401
40
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 37 Female: 3

Verified outcomes

In the Apartment Maintenance Technician program at Cape Fear Community College, 60% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 80% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,948 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Building/Property Maintenance.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 46.0401
31
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 28 Female: 3
Award Year: 2025

Electrician.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 46.0302
26
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 25 Female: 1

Verified outcomes

In the POWER LINE TECHNICIAN (Electrical Lineworker) program at Cape Fear Community College, 37% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 91% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,737 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Electrician.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 46.0302
17
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 15 Female: 2

Verified outcomes

In the Electrical Systems Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 71% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 34% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,988 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Electrician.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 46.0302
15
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 15 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025

Plumbing Technology/Plumber.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 46.0503
12
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 12 Female: 0

Verified outcomes

In the Plumbing program at Cape Fear Community College, 72% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 62% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,316 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Carpentry/Carpenter.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 46.0201
6
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 5 Female: 1

Verified outcomes

In the Boat Manufacture and Service Diploma program at Cape Fear Community College, 61% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 65% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,473 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Carpentry/Carpenter.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 46.0201
5
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 5 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025

Plumbing Technology/Plumber.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 46.0503
5
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 5 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025
Security & Protective Services
9 programs • 152 graduates (5.1%)

Criminal Justice/Police Science.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 43.0107
79
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 66 Female: 13

Verified outcomes

In the Criminal Justice Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 76% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 10% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,233 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 43.0104
15
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 3 Female: 12

Verified outcomes

In the Basic Law Enforcement Training program at Cape Fear Community College, 92% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 63% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $13,339 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
14
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 9 Female: 5
Award Year: 2025

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 43.0104
13
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 12

Verified outcomes

In the Cyber Crime Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 71% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 18% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,319 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
6
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 5 Female: 1

Verified outcomes

In the Fire Protection Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 67% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 18% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,386 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
5
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 3 Female: 2
Award Year: 2025
4
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 3 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
Mechanic & Repair Technologies
10 programs • 143 graduates (4.8%)

Gender Distribution

Male: 27 Female: 0

Verified outcomes

In the Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Tech. program at Cape Fear Community College, 74% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 62% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,653 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 20 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025
16
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 13 Female: 3

Verified outcomes

In the Automotive Systems Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 79% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 15% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,284 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
15
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 15 Female: 0

Verified outcomes

In the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 65% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 54% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,084 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
14
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 14 Female: 0

Verified outcomes

In the Outboard Engine Mechanic program at Cape Fear Community College, 31% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 93% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,711 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
13
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 11 Female: 2

Verified outcomes

In the Small Engines Mechanic program at Cape Fear Community College, 57% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,106 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 12 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025
11
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 11 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 8 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025
7
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 7 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025
Visual & Performing Arts
5 programs • 83 graduates (2.8%)

Interior Design.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 50.0408
32
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 1 Female: 31

Verified outcomes

In the Interior Design program at Cape Fear Community College, 69% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 20% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,022 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Interior Design.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 50.0408
20
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 20

Verified outcomes

In the Graphic Design program at Cape Fear Community College, 57% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 13% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $7,463 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
12
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 9 Female: 3

Verified outcomes

In the Film and Video Production Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 69% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 26% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $5,863 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
11
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 9 Female: 2
Award Year: 2025
8
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 7 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
Computer & Information Sciences
3 programs • 81 graduates (2.7%)

Information Technology.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 11.0103
33
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 27 Female: 6

Verified outcomes

In the Information Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 64% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 22% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,527 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Information Technology.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 11.0103
25
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 17 Female: 8
Award Year: 2025

Information Technology.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 11.0103
23
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 18 Female: 5
Award Year: 2025
Engineering Technologies
6 programs • 68 graduates (2.3%)

Gender Distribution

Male: 17 Female: 0

Verified outcomes

In the Mechatronics Engineering Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 81% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 44% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $17,177 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 15 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
11
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 5 Female: 6

Verified outcomes

In the Architectural Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 57% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 40% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $4,616 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
11
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 5 Female: 6
Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 6 Female: 1

Verified outcomes

In the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 69% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 19% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,513 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Gender Distribution

Male: 5 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
Precision Production
2 programs • 63 graduates (2.1%)

Welding Technology/Welder.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 48.0508
49
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 44 Female: 5

Verified outcomes

In the Welding Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 76% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 33% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,808 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Welding Technology/Welder.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 48.0508
14
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 14 Female: 0

Verified outcomes

In the Computer-Integrated Machining program at Cape Fear Community College, 77% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 41% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,080 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
Legal Professions & Studies
3 programs • 43 graduates (1.5%)
Science Technologies
3 programs • 28 graduates (0.9%)

Chemical Technology/Technician.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 41.0301
16
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 4 Female: 12
Award Year: 2025

Chemical Technology/Technician.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 41.0301
9
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 3 Female: 6
Award Year: 2025
3
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
Education
3 programs • 17 graduates (0.6%)
10
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 10

Verified outcomes

In the Early Childhood Education program at Cape Fear Community College, 71% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 13% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $6,889 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025
6
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 2 Female: 4
Award Year: 2025
1
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 1
Award Year: 2025
Engineering
1 program • 11 graduates (0.4%)

Pre-Engineering.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 14.0102
11
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 11 Female: 0
Award Year: 2025
Agriculture & Natural Resources
2 programs • 11 graduates (0.4%)

Landscaping and Groundskeeping.

CERTIFICATE CIP: 01.0605
6
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 4 Female: 2

Verified outcomes

In the Landscape Gardening and Horticulture Science program at Cape Fear Community College, 65% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 30% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $8,850 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Award Year: 2025

Landscaping and Groundskeeping.

ASSOCIATE CIP: 01.0605
5
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 3 Female: 2
Award Year: 2025
Foreign Languages & Linguistics
1 program • 3 graduates (0.1%)
3
graduates

Gender Distribution

Male: 0 Female: 3
Award Year: 2025

What Does Cape Fear Community College Cost?

These are costs for Cape Fear Community College as a whole. Prices for individual programs can differ, so confirm program-specific tuition, fees and supplies with the school.

In-State Tuition and Fees
$2,748
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees
$8,892
Average Net Price
$9,900

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