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Brunswick Community College

Public Bolivia, NC · Rural · Southeast · 73% data reported · Agent Insights
43%
Graduation Rate
$36,668
Earnings (10yr)
$9,009
Net Price
1,211
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Overview

With an enrollment of around 1,200 students, Brunswick Community College serves individuals looking for a close-knit learning environment that focuses on practical skills and career readiness. Students here pursue programs in areas like Humanities, Business & Marketing, Computer Science & IT, Health Professions, and Criminal Justice. These fields are designed to meet local workforce needs, positioning graduates for immediate employment opportunities.

After graduation, students can expect to earn about $36,668 within ten years, which reflects a solid return on their educational investment. Affordability plays a key role here, as students face a net price of about $9,009 after financial aid, making it a viable option for many. While we don't have precise figures for mobility or success rates, the earnings potential suggests that many graduates can achieve upward mobility in their careers, especially within the local job market.

When it comes to the bottom line, Brunswick Community College aims to keep education accessible. Though we don't have specific debt figures, the relatively low net cost makes it easier for students to manage any financial burden. This environment tends to suit those who thrive in smaller, community-focused settings, where support and collaboration are key to success.

Rankings

How Brunswick Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation43%Earnings 10yr$37KNet Price$9KRetention66%Pell Grant Rate31%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$9K$0-30K$9K$30-48K$10K$48-75K$9K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%2483.2%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%422.4%MOBILITY104.88%

Cost & Financial Aid

$2,553
In-State Tuition
$8,697
Out-of-State
$9,009
Avg Net Price
31%
Pell Grant Rate
0%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$8,748
Family Income $0–$30K
$9,083
Family Income $30K–$48K
$9,985
Family Income $48K–$75K
$9,138
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$31,394
6 Years After Entry
$33,220
8 Years
$36,668
10 Years
38%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$31,394 6yr $33,220 8yr $36,668 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

104.88%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
422.4%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
2483.2%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$47,200
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.41
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.11
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 66%
Full-Time Faculty 18%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,180
Diversity Index 0.50
First-Gen Students 43%

Top Programs

Humanities 34%
Business & Marketing 10%
Computer Science & IT 9%
Health Professions 9%
Criminal Justice 6%
Precision Production 5%
Culinary & Personal Services 4%
Education 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Rural
Region Southeast
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's

Student Body

Female
64%
White
68%
Hispanic
11%
Black
14%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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