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Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, North Carolina · Public community college
Address: 4564 Chadbourn Hwy, Whiteville, NC 28472 · Phone: 9106427141224 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southeastern Community College is a public trade and career school in Whiteville, NC, offering construction trades, phlebotomy, and LPN programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Southeastern Community College has a 43.5% completion rate, near the state average of 47.8%, and median earnings of $30,284 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Southeastern Community College; contact the school for current tuition. It participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 39.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers | $31,850 | $44,720 | $49,070 |
| Phlebotomists | $35,210 | $43,330 | $46,860 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,480 | $63,270 | $69,700 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,540 | $50,590 | $60,870 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $37,780 | $57,260 | $64,310 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | $25,967 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mason/Masonry | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 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
Southeastern Community College is a public community college in Whiteville, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Because it is a Title IV participating institution, students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The college's most-completed trade programs are Construction trades programs (29 completers), Phlebotomy classes (16 completers), and LPN / LVN programs (13 completers), drawn from a total of 11 program families including welding, cosmetology, and HVAC.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 43.5%, which is near the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $30,284. About 39.6% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Median debt of graduates and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a mix of short career-training certificates and longer LPN and construction-trades pathways, this campus may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career-changers, though program length details are not specified here. The distant rural locale and enrollment of about 820 undergraduates suggest a smaller, community-based setting. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcome data 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?
Southeastern Community College offers 11 program families including construction trades, phlebotomy, LPN/LVN, welding, cosmetology, and HVAC. The top completed programs are Construction trades programs (29), Phlebotomy classes (16), and LPN / LVN programs (13).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Southeastern Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 43.5%, which is near 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 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $30,284, 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?
Southeastern Community College is a public institution, which generally means lower tuition rates for in-state residents compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school at 9106427141224 or visit sccnc.edu for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?199722.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The mix of short career certificates like phlebotomy and longer programs like LPN and construction trades may suit adult career-changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn about certification or licensure needed for programs like LPN or phlebotomy.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Southeastern Community College by phone at 9106427141224 or visit their website at https://www.sccnc.edu/ for application information.
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.