Is Wake Technical Community College worth it?
Wake Technical Community College is a public, two-year institution in Raleigh, North Carolina (large suburb). It awarded 6,535 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, information technology and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,942
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,034
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,769
Average net price
$8,759
Completion rate
33%
Completions (2024)
6,535
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
19,675
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $30,373 | $48,145 | 255 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $35,574 | $47,383 | 96 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $68,266 | $80,488 | 70 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | $55,264 | $66,379 | 57 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $37,124 | $48,130 | 57 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | $48,280 | $74,241 | 54 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $35,381 | $40,682 | 42 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $34,372 | $42,708 | 41 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Undergraduate certificate | $32,153 | $41,857 | 34 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $38,258 | $51,858 | 32 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Undergraduate certificate | $28,498 | $36,571 | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $51,707 | $67,139 | 24 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $23,286 | $34,789 | 18 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | $16,949 | $37,801 | 18 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $44,616 | $52,259 | 17 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 1,458 |
| Information Technology | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 800 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 452 |
| Accounting and Finance | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 449 |
| Information Technology | Associate | 226 |
| Graphic Design | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 191 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 185 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 134 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 127 |
| Pre-Engineering | Associate | 118 |
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Sources: federal figures for Wake Technical Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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