Wilkes Community College

www.wilkescc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,432
    2024 Average Net Price
    $658
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,593
    31.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    55.4%
    155 Graduates

    About

    Wilkes Community College is a higher education institution located in Wilkes County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Wilkes Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (157 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees), and Registered Nursing (27 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,123 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wilkes Community College. 46.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (920 degrees), 6.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (133 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Wilkes Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,728 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Wilkes Community College is $2,432, which is $5,728 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $658.

    In 2024, 58% of undergraduate students attending Wilkes Community College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $2,432
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wilkes Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Wilkes Community College is $−5,728 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $658
    2024 Value
    79.4%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Wilkes Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $658. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Wilkes Community College grew by 79.4%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,882
    Room and Board
    $702
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Wilkes Community College was of $9,882 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 4.02% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $702. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 17.2% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    58%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    58% of undergraduate students at Wilkes Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 7.41% with respect to 2023, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Wilkes Community College had a total enrollment of 2,593 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes Community College is 810 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,783. This means that 31.2% of students enrolled at Wilkes Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Wilkes Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.2% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.47% Black or African American, 2.35% Two or More Races, 0.926% Asian, 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.116% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Wilkes Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41%), followed by White Male (35.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.19%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    31.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Wilkes Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,593 students. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes Community College is 810 and the part-time enrollment is 1,783. This means that 31.2% of students enrolled at Wilkes Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    69%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wilkes Community College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Wilkes Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,975 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      402 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      64 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Wilkes Community College is 76.2% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.47% Black or African American, 2.35% Two or More Races, 0.926% Asian, 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.116% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 57 students (2.2%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 69 fewer women than men received degrees from Wilkes Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wilkes Community College is white (920 degrees awarded). There were 6.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (133 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Wilkes Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (157 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees) and Registered Nursing (27 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wilkes Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (92 degrees awarded), Precision Production (86 degrees), and Construction (54 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Police officers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes Community College are Police officers (136,370 people), Other managers (112,914 people), Construction managers (56,460 people), Software developers (46,843 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (36,482 people).

    The most specialized majors at Wilkes Community College in 2024 are Agriculture (92 degrees awarded), Precision Production (86 degrees), Construction (54 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (94 degrees), and Protective Services (87 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Wilkes Community College are Agriculture (92 degrees awarded), Precision Production (86 degrees), Construction (54 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (94 degrees), and Protective Services (87 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Justice, public order, & safety activities
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (311,637 people), Construction (154,526 people), Elementary & secondary schools (106,403 people), Computer Systems Design (75,840 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (72,289 people).

    The most specialized majors at Wilkes Community College are Agriculture (92 degrees awarded), Precision Production (86 degrees), Construction (54 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (94 degrees), and Protective Services (87 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wilkes Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      39 degrees awarded
    2. Information Technology
      17 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      16 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Wilkes Community College was General Business Administration & Management with 39 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    596
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    527
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 596 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes Community College, which is 1.13 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (527).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes Community College in Welding Technology, which is 13.3 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.54 times more than the 70 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    38%
    100% Completion Time
    52%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 38% of students graduating from Wilkes Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      920 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      133 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      22 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Wilkes Community College is white (920 degrees awarded). There were 6.92 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (133 degrees).

    1.34% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      791 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      631 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      603 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wilkes Community College is white male (791 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (631 degrees).

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    Operations

    Wilkes Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.97M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 617k (10.3%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Wilkes Community College had a total salary expenditure of 39.6M. Wilkes Community College employs 89 No academic ranks, 1 Instructors. Most academics at Wilkes Community College are Female No academic rank (51), Male No academic rank (38), and Female Instructor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilkes Community College are: Management, with 39 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

    Endowment

    $5.97M
    2024 Endowment
    7.13%
    growth from 2023

    Wilkes Community College has an endowment valued at about $5.97M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Wilkes Community College grew 7.13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $444k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $16M
    2024 Salaries
    0.0113%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Wilkes Community College paid a median of $16M in salaries, which represents 40.4% of their overall expenditure ($39.6M) and a 0.0113% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.135% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.21% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $5.76M
    Instructional Salaries
    90
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Wilkes Community College paid a total of $5.76M to 90 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilkes Community College were Management with 39 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

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