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8 schools in North Carolina offer cdl & truck driving-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data.
North Carolina requires a CDL from the NCDMV to drive commercial vehicles over 26,001 lbs. Applicants pass vision, traffic-sign, and knowledge tests for a commercial learner's permit (valid 180 days), hold it at least 14 days, complete the federal Entry-Level Driver Training course, then pass a road skills test in their own representative commercial vehicle. Minimum age is 18 in-state and 21 for interstate or hazmat work.
Official source: North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) · Exam: Vision, traffic-sign, and CDL knowledge tests for the learner's permit, plus a CDL road skills test scheduled by appointment (applicant provides their own representative commercial vehicle) · Typical requirement: At least 18 years old (21 for interstate commerce or hazmat endorsement); valid NC Class A, B, or C license; DOT medical certificate from a National Registry examiner for most operations; commercial learner's permit (valid 180 days) held at least 14 days; FMCSA ELDT course from a Training Provider Registry school
| School | City | Type | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Community College | Smithfield | public | $1,776 | 40.5% | $37,310 |
| Stanly Community College | Albemarle | public | $5,721 | 37.7% | $36,686 |
| Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh | public | $8,759 | 31.8% | $41,769 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | Thomasville | public | $8,753 | 38.3% | $36,337 |
| Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington | public | $9,610 | 39.7% | $38,654 |
| Miller-Motte College-Raleigh | Raleigh | private for-profit | $22,736 | 50% | $31,102 |
| Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville | Jacksonville | private for-profit | $23,535 | 55.9% | $31,102 |
| Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville | Fayetteville | private for-profit | $26,409 | 56.9% | $31,102 |
Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.
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