Craven Community College

New Bern, North Carolina

Public Associate Programs

$2,022

In-State Tuition

45.8%

Graduation Rate

$34,231

Median Earnings

1,877

Enrollment

Craven Community College is a public institution in New Bern, North Carolina with 1,877 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $2,022 compared with a North Carolina nursing-school average of $11,351. The school reports a graduation rate of 45.8%, median earnings of $34,231, and median federal debt of N/A.

Tuition vs State

$2,022

-$9,329

$2,022 is lower than the state average of $11,351.

Graduation vs State

45.8%

-0.5%

45.8% is lower than the state average of 46.3%.

Earnings vs State

$34,231

-$1,864

$34,231 is lower than the state average of $36,095.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 92% Graduation rank: Top 48% Value rank: Not enough peer data

About Craven Community College

Location	New Bern, North Carolina
Institution Type	Public
Highest Degree	associate
Website	cravencc.edu
In-State Tuition	$2,022
Out-of-State Tuition	$6,630
Total Enrollment	1,877
Acceptance Rate	N/A
Graduation Rate	45.8%
Retention Rate	61.6%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$34,231
Median Debt at Graduation	N/A
Pell Grant Recipients	34.3%
Students Receiving Loans	0.0%
Loan Default Rate	2.3%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$8,088

Median Debt

N/A

Monthly Payment

N/A

Earnings / Debt

N/A

Affordability Context

34.3% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 0.0% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 2.3%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Craven Community College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $8,088, while the reported median debt is N/A. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.