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Martin Community College

Williamston, North Carolina · Public community college

Medical assistant programsWelding schoolsHVAC schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsCosmetology schoolsElectrician schoolsNail technician schools
39%completion rate · North Carolina avg 48%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$26,883median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$26,016median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 1161 Kehukee Pk Rd, Williamston, NC 27892 · Phone: (252) 792-1521 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Martin Community College is a public trade school in Williamston, North Carolina, offering medical assistant, welding, and HVAC programs, accredited by SACS.

Martin Community College's completion rate is 39.3%, below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%, and median graduate earnings 10 years after entry are $26,016, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost of attendance is not reported for Martin Community College in federal data, but federal financial aid can be used here, and about 22.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Martin Community Coll… Martin Community Coll…: 39.3% 39.3% North Carolina average North Carolina average: 47.8% 47.8% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$36,010$45,140$47,500
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,540$50,590$60,870
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$37,780$57,260$64,310
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$31,500$48,200$63,170
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$26,880$38,410$48,300
Electricians$40,130$56,800$61,920
Manicurists and pedicurists$22,150$34,740$46,650

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 28 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 22 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 15 not reported $35,954 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 14 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 12 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 7 not reported $35,954 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 4 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 3 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate degree 2 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 2 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate degree 1 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate degree 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.

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About this school

Martin Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Williamston, North Carolina. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its physical therapist assistant program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Across 17 program offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in medical assistant programs (36 completions), welding (31), and HVAC (31).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 39.3%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after enrollment are reported at $26,016. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 22.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment among the 313 undergraduates.

This campus, located in a distant-town setting, may suit students pursuing short, hands-on credentials in fields like welding, HVAC, or medical assisting rather than longer academic degrees, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Adults considering a career change should confirm program schedules and licensing requirements directly with the school. Before enrolling, verify accreditation status through SACS and the physical therapy accreditor, and review outcome data independently on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Martin Community College offers 17 programs, with the most completions in medical assistant programs, welding, and HVAC. Other program families include auto mechanic, cosmetology, electrician, and nail tech training.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and its physical therapist assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

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 and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 39.3%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (252) 792-1521 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $26,016, per federal College Scorecard data.

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) 792-1521 or visit martincc.edu for current tuition.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Martin Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through SACS and the physical therapy accreditor, and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?198905.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers hands-on trade programs such as welding and HVAC that may suit career changers, though specific scheduling details for adult learners are not reported in this data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements vary by program and are not detailed in this data; contact the school directly to ask about specific credentialing needs for programs like medical assisting or HVAC.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Martin Community College at (252) 792-1521 or visit https://www.martincc.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; you can use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates and earnings across similar institutions.

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.

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