Alamance Community College (ACC)
Public certificate school in Graham, NC that costs an average of $3,402 a year after financial aid and graduates 41% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$3,402
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
41%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$39,210
PublicMidsize suburb3,080 undergraduates
Cost of ACC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,712 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,592 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,736 |
| Books and supplies | $688 |
| Average net price after aid | $3,402 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,507 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $2,577 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,235 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,154 |
| $110,001+ | $12,581 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with ACC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 72% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $37,143 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $39,210 |
| Rank in North Carolina (earnings) | 15th of 51 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 31% |
| Students with federal loans | 0.1% |
Majors and programs at ACC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (36)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 67 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | 51 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 12 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 20 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 8 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 67 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 1 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 29 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 103 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 23 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 15 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 54 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 190 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 15 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 9 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 40 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 64 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 22 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 5 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 33 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 3 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 83 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 87 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 59 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (33)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 84 | $74,254 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 37 | $60,941 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 36 | $55,983 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 48 | $39,377 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 944 | $34,342 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 28 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | 45 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 10 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 7 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 51 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 26 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 20 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 24 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 10 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 27 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 22 | — | — |
| Marketing | 1 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 26 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 36 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in North Carolina
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Community College | Goldsboro | $2,093 | — | $40,597 |
| Gaston College | Dallas | $3,981 | — | $39,978 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | Thomasville | $1,413 | — | $40,355 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | Salisbury | $10,333 | — | $40,125 |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Asheville | $8,652 | — | $41,307 |
| Pitt Community College | Winterville | $6,663 | — | $40,921 |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock | $4,341 | — | $38,902 |
| Nash Community College | Rocky Mount | $2,638 | — | $41,296 |
About ACC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Graham, NC |
| Setting | Midsize suburb |
| Undergraduates | 3,080 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | alamancecc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does ACC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,712 a year (tuition and fees: $2,592 in-state, $8,736 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,402 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,507.
How much do ACC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $39,210 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 15th of 51 similar colleges in North Carolina.
What is ACC's graduation rate?
41% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.