Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech)
Public certificate school in Asheville, NC that costs an average of $8,652 a year after financial aid and graduates 45% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$8,652
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,307
PublicSmall city5,110 undergraduates
Cost of A-B Tech
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,442 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $2,882 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,026 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $8,652 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,665 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,565 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,664 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,942 |
| $110,001+ | $15,885 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with A-B Tech's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 59% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,845 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $41,307 |
| Rank in North Carolina (earnings) | 5th of 51 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $16,081 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $183 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 26% |
| Students with federal loans | 4.9% |
Majors and programs at A-B Tech
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (38)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 114 | $49,856 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 117 | $43,123 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 97 | $39,299 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 50 | $37,495 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 127 | $31,583 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 72 | $30,396 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 37 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 19 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 6 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 39 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 32 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 39 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 59 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 158 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 106 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 37 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 70 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 24 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 38 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 10 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 39 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 108 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 30 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 132 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (45)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | $74,406 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 153 | $67,624 | $19,698 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 37 | $67,119 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 89 | $61,379 | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 24 | $43,771 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 58 | $39,562 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 43 | $36,505 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 587 | $35,354 | $15,752 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 21 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 12 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 27 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 10 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 14 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 39 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 11 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 12 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 48 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 6 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 20 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 5 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 4 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 13 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 49 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 10 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 19 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 24 | — | — |
Similar colleges in North Carolina
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitt Community College | Winterville | $6,663 | — | $40,921 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | Salisbury | $10,333 | — | $40,125 |
| Gaston College | Dallas | $3,981 | — | $39,978 |
| Alamance Community College | Graham | $3,402 | — | $39,210 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville | $3,428 | — | $37,067 |
| Wayne Community College | Goldsboro | $2,093 | — | $40,597 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | Thomasville | $1,413 | — | $40,355 |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock | $4,341 | — | $38,902 |
About A-B Tech
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Asheville, NC |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 5,110 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | abtech.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does A-B Tech cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,442 a year (tuition and fees: $2,882 in-state, $9,026 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,652 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,665.
How much do A-B Tech graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $41,307 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 51 similar colleges in North Carolina.
What is A-B Tech's graduation rate?
45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 59% of first-year students return for a second year.