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Robeson Community College
Lumberton, North Carolina · Public community college
Address: 5160 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, NC 28360 · Phone: (910) 272-3700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Robeson Community College is a public trade school in Lumberton, NC offering electrician, HVAC, and welding programs, accredited by SACS.
Robeson Community College has a 32.6% completion rate, below the state average of 47.8%, and median earnings of $29,036 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Robeson Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 49.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $40,130 | $56,800 | $61,920 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $37,780 | $57,260 | $64,310 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,540 | $50,590 | $60,870 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,480 | $63,270 | $69,700 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
| Surgical technologists | $45,990 | $60,920 | $68,520 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,190 | $44,250 | $49,310 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $52,860 | $74,450 | $83,340 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $38,210 | $61,130 | $76,330 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $45,075 | $46,380 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $45,075 | $46,380 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $45,075 | $46,380 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $11,750 | $12,221 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 2 | 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
Robeson Community College is a public trade and career school located in Lumberton, North Carolina, a distant-town locale. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help cover costs. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation. The college awards 17 program families, most commonly Electrician schools (52 completers), HVAC schools (27 completers), and Welding schools (20 completers), alongside programs in LPN, cosmetology, surgical technology, EMT training, radiology technology, and culinary arts.
Among the numbers reported: the completion rate is 32.6%, which is below the state average of 47.8%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,036. About 49.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students. Median debt of graduates and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 1,551 undergraduates enrolled and 163 trade completers, this campus appears to serve students pursuing hands-on, shorter-term trade credentials such as electrical, HVAC, and welding training rather than long academic degree paths, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcome figures directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Robeson Community College offers 17 program families, most commonly Electrician schools (52 completers), HVAC schools (27), and Welding schools (20), plus LPN, cosmetology, surgical tech, EMT, radiology tech, and culinary programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with program-specific accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 32.6%, which is below the 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 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,036, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Robeson Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state as well as federal funding.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?199476 or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The trade-focused programs in electrical, HVAC, and welding suggest a hands-on, career-training orientation, though specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific credentialing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Robeson Community College at (910) 272-3700 or visit https://www.robeson.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across 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.