McDowell Technical Community College

Marion, North Carolina

Public Associate Programs

$1,958

In-State Tuition

57.1%

Graduation Rate

$33,035

Median Earnings

614

Enrollment

McDowell Technical Community College is a public institution in Marion, North Carolina with 614 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 $1,958 compared with a North Carolina nursing-school average of $11,351. The school reports a graduation rate of 57.1%, median earnings of $33,035, and median federal debt of N/A.

Tuition vs State

$1,958

-$9,393

$1,958 is lower than the state average of $11,351.

Graduation vs State

57.1%

+10.9%

57.1% is higher than the state average of 46.3%.

Earnings vs State

$33,035

-$3,060

$33,035 is lower than the state average of $36,095.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 98% Graduation rank: Top 19% Value rank: Not enough peer data

About McDowell Technical Community College

Location	Marion, North Carolina
Institution Type	Public
Highest Degree	associate
Website	www.mcdowelltech.edu
In-State Tuition	$1,958
Out-of-State Tuition	$6,566
Total Enrollment	614
Acceptance Rate	N/A
Graduation Rate	57.1%
Retention Rate	70.6%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$33,035
Median Debt at Graduation	N/A
Pell Grant Recipients	36.7%
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

$7,832

Median Debt

N/A

Monthly Payment

N/A

Earnings / Debt

N/A

Affordability Context

36.7% 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 McDowell Technical Community College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $7,832, 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.