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Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, North Carolina · Public community college
Address: 2009 W Wilson St, Tarboro, NC 27886 · Phone: (252) 823-5166 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Edgecombe Community College is a public trade and career school in Tarboro, North Carolina, offering medical billing & coding, esthetician, and medical assistant programs, accredited by SACS.
Edgecombe Community College has a 36.5% completion rate, below the state average of 47.8%, with graduates carrying median debt of $15,917 and median earnings of $33,267 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Edgecombe Community College; contact the school for current tuition. It does participate in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 69.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $36,840 | $49,620 | $64,800 |
| Skincare specialists | $25,570 | $39,120 | $57,000 |
| Medical assistants | $36,010 | $45,140 | $47,500 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,540 | $50,590 | $60,870 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,480 | $63,270 | $69,700 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,500 | $48,200 | $63,170 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $52,860 | $74,450 | $83,340 |
| Barbers | $28,370 | $31,050 | $63,190 |
| Electricians | $40,130 | $56,800 | $61,920 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
| Surgical technologists | $45,990 | $60,920 | $68,520 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 37 | not reported | $15,552 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 13 | $28,830 | $29,141 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | $42,012 | $40,017 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | $31,133 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | $15,552 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | $15,552 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | $42,012 | $40,017 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Edgecombe Community College is a public trade and career school in Tarboro, North Carolina. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and, for its nursing offerings, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for training. The campus's most-completed programs are medical billing & coding, esthetician training, and medical assistant programs, part of a broader lineup of 16 program families that also includes welding, LPN, electrician, cosmetology, and surgical technology tracks.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 36.5%, which is below the state average of 47.8%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $15,917, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $33,267. About 69.2% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus's mix of shorter certificate-style programs (like esthetician and medical billing/coding) alongside longer allied-health tracks may suit both quick career-entry students and those pursuing more clinical roles, though program length details themselves are not reported here. Given the below-average completion rate and Pell-heavy population, adult learners and career changers should ask the school directly about scheduling, support services, and how completion is tracked. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can check the accreditors listed above or search Edgecombe Community College on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Edgecombe Community College offers 16 program families, with the most completions in medical billing & coding, esthetician training, and medical assistant programs. It also offers welding, LPN, electrician, cosmetology, auto mechanics, radiology tech, barber, and surgical tech programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. It holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and its nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, toward their education.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at Edgecombe Community College is 36.5%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carry a median debt of $15,917, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $33,267 for this campus.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (252) 823-5166 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Edgecombe Community College is a public institution, which generally means lower tuition for in-state residents compared to private for-profit trade schools, along with public accountability standards.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data. Prospective students should contact the school directly to ask about the duration of individual programs like esthetician or medical assisting.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198491.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a mix of shorter allied-health and certificate-style programs alongside longer clinical tracks, and a high share (69.2%) of Pell-eligible students, though specific fit for career changers isn't detailed in federal data. Contact the school to discuss scheduling and support for adult learners.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Edgecombe Community College at (252) 823-5166 or through its website at https://www.edgecombe.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons with other nearby schools. You can research similar programs and their outcomes using the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198491.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.