Johnston Community College

Smithfield, North Carolina

Public Associate Programs

$2,657

In-State Tuition

28.8%

Graduation Rate

$37,310

Median Earnings

2,998

Enrollment

Johnston Community College is a public institution in Smithfield, North Carolina with 2,998 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 $2,657 compared with a North Carolina nursing-school average of $11,351. The school reports a graduation rate of 28.8%, median earnings of $37,310, and median federal debt of N/A.

Tuition vs State

$2,657

-$8,694

$2,657 is lower than the state average of $11,351.

Graduation vs State

28.8%

-17.5%

28.8% is lower than the state average of 46.3%.

Earnings vs State

$37,310

+$1,215

$37,310 is higher than the state average of $36,095.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 50% Graduation rank: Top 90% Value rank: Not enough peer data

About Johnston Community College

Location	Smithfield, North Carolina
Institution Type	Public
Highest Degree	associate
Website	www.johnstoncc.edu
In-State Tuition	$2,657
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,801
Total Enrollment	2,998
Acceptance Rate	N/A
Graduation Rate	28.8%
Retention Rate	60.8%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$37,310
Median Debt at Graduation	N/A
Pell Grant Recipients	23.2%
Students Receiving Loans	0.0%
Loan Default Rate	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$10,628

Median Debt

N/A

Monthly Payment

N/A

Earnings / Debt

N/A

Affordability Context

23.2% 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 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Johnston Community College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $10,628, 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.