Academic Programs
Cape Fear Community College offers 97 career-focused programs. Find the right fit for your goals.
How Many Programs Are Offered at Cape Fear Community College?
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%)
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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Health Professions & Clinical Sciences 20 programs • 438 graduates (14.8%)
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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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).
Occupational Therapist Assistant.
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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).
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
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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).
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
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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).
Medical Office Management/Administration.
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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).
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
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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).
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
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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).
Dental Assisting/Assistant.
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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).
Medical Office Management/Administration.
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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).
Surgical Technology/Technologist.
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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).
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
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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).
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other.
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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).
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
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Medical/Clinical Assistant.
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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).
Medical/Clinical Assistant.
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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).
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
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Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant.
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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).
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other.
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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).
Medical/Clinical Assistant.
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Personal & Culinary Services 7 programs • 265 graduates (9.0%)
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist.
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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).
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.
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Culinary Arts/Chef Training.
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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).
Culinary Arts/Chef Training.
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.
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Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef.
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Business, Management & Marketing 11 programs • 177 graduates (6.0%)
Business Administration and Management, General.
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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).
Business Administration and Management, General.
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Accounting and Finance.
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Accounting and Finance.
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Accounting and Finance.
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Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management.
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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).
Management Science.
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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).
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management.
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Management Science.
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Management Science.
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Business Administration and Management, General.
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Construction Trades 9 programs • 157 graduates (5.3%)
Building/Property Maintenance.
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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).
Building/Property Maintenance.
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Electrician.
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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).
Electrician.
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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).
Electrician.
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Plumbing Technology/Plumber.
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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).
Carpentry/Carpenter.
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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).
Carpentry/Carpenter.
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Plumbing Technology/Plumber.
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Security & Protective Services 9 programs • 152 graduates (5.1%)
Criminal Justice/Police Science.
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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).
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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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).
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism.
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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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).
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician.
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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).
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.
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Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management.
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Mechanic & Repair Technologies 10 programs • 143 graduates (4.8%)
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician.
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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).
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician.
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Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician.
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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).
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician.
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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).
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
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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).
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician.
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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).
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician.
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Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician.
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Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician.
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Visual & Performing Arts 5 programs • 83 graduates (2.8%)
Interior Design.
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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).
Interior Design.
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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).
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
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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).
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
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Computer & Information Sciences 3 programs • 81 graduates (2.7%)
Information Technology.
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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).
Information Technology.
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Information Technology.
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Engineering Technologies 6 programs • 68 graduates (2.3%)
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician.
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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).
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician.
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Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
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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).
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
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Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician.
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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).
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician.
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Precision Production 2 programs • 63 graduates (2.1%)
Welding Technology/Welder.
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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).
Welding Technology/Welder.
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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).
Legal Professions & Studies 3 programs • 43 graduates (1.5%)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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In the Paralegal Technology program at Cape Fear Community College, 68% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 22% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $9,306 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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Science Technologies 3 programs • 28 graduates (0.9%)
Chemical Technology/Technician.
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Chemical Technology/Technician.
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Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician.
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Education 3 programs • 17 graduates (0.6%)
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
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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).
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
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Engineering 1 program • 11 graduates (0.4%)
Pre-Engineering.
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Agriculture & Natural Resources 2 programs • 11 graduates (0.4%)
Landscaping and Groundskeeping.
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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).
Landscaping and Groundskeeping.
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics 1 program • 3 graduates (0.1%)
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation.
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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
Ready to Start Your Career?
Cape Fear Community College's catalog of 97 programs covers a broad range of fields. Find the one that matches your career goals and apply.