Wake Technical Community College

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Raleigh, NC
(919) 866-5000
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What Are the Key Stats for Wake Technical Community College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$2,254

Total Enrollment

24,609

Graduation Rate

33%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

8,826

Last reported year

How Wake Technical Community College Compares

Compared to typical trade colleges (most enroll under 5,000 students), Wake Technical Community College's 24,609-student body is on the larger side. 33% graduation rate, $10,767 average net price, and 72% retention all matter, but use these as a starting point โ€” your specific program's outcomes often differ from the school-wide averages.

Where is Wake Technical Community College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Wake Technical Community College

1633 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0101
1123 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 11.0103
850 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 52.0201
568 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 52.0304
388 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 50.0411

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Wake 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 A25800 Accounting and Finance AAS program at Wake Technical 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 $14,441 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
A25800 Accounting and Finance AAS26%72%74%$14,441
Advertising and Graphic Design29%65%65%$9,660
WCE - Nurse Aide I70%72%73%$6,151
WCE - IT Support Technician61%69%72%$10,664
WCE - Central Sterile Processing Technician75%79%76%$8,733

All 21 verified program outcomes for Wake Technical Community College โ†’

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

Explore Wake Technical Community College

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Enrollment

Wake Technical Community College enrolls 24,609 students. The student body is 54.8% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 72% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Wake Technical Community College maintains a 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a strong 72% 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

Wake Technical Community College employs 613 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 97.4% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Wake Technical Community College offers programs in 18 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Information Technology, and Business Administration and Management, General. In 2025, the college awarded 8,826 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Wake Technical Community College is $2,254 for in-state students and $6,862 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $10,767. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Wake Technical Community College achieves a 32.3% 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 34.4% 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
9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC, 27603-5696
Administrator
Dr. Scott Ralls
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $2,254
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $6,862
Average Net Price $10,767

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00484400
EIN: 560792775
IPEDS ID: 199856
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