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Lenoir Community College

Kinston, North Carolina · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,469 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$4,127
cheaper than 86% of comparable schools
Completion rate
36.3%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yr)
$33,866
$8,206 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

Lenoir Community College in Kinston, NC is a public school that mainly awards certificates and associate degrees. It serves around 1,469 students with an average annual net price of $4,127 after aid.

What to know

About 42.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid availability. The school reports a completion rate of 36.3%, which is a key metric to consider before enrolling. Typical median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $33,866.

Net price is 36% below the North Carolina median ($6,448) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 12% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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42.1% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in North Carolina.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Agricultural Production Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$16,169
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Homeland Securityundergraduate certificatenot reported
Homeland Securityassociate degreenot reported
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Air Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Air Transportationassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$23,340
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$45,026
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$58,673
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported

Questions students ask

Is Lenoir Community College a public or private institution?
The school is a public institution located in Kinston, NC.
What percentage of students receive Pell Grants?
According to federal data, 42.1% of students at this school receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and at what credential levels?
Programs include Agricultural Production Operations, Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. These are available as both undergraduate certificates and associate degrees.
What is the reported completion rate for students?
The completion rate is reported at 36.3%.
What are the typical earnings for graduates 10 years after entry?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $33,866.

Nearby alternatives in North Carolina

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Halifax Community CollegeWeldon$9,04037.3%$31,644
James Sprunt Community CollegeKenansville$1,86341%$29,307
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 198817. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.