Construction Trades programs in North Carolina
41 construction trades programs at 23 North Carolina schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $61,071 one year after completion, 65% above the national median of $36,994. Median borrower debt is $14,750.
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| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 23 | $62,526 | – | – |
| Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 86 | $61,071 | $11,000 | $125 |
| Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 28 | $54,023 | – | – |
| South Piedmont Community College | Polkton, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| South Piedmont Community College | Polkton, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Asheville, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Asheville, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 64 | not reported | – | – |
| Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 29 | not reported | – | – |
| Carteret Community College | Morehead City, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Carteret Community College | Morehead City, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Central Carolina Community College | Sanford, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Central Carolina Community College | Sanford, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 42 | not reported | – | – |
| Cleveland Community College | Shelby, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Edgecombe Community College | Tarboro, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 19 | not reported | $18,500 | $210 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Guilford Technical Community College | Jamestown, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Guilford Technical Community College | Jamestown, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Isothermal Community College | Spindale, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Isothermal Community College | Spindale, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Montgomery Community College | Troy, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Montgomery Community College | Troy, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 38 | not reported | – | – |
| Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 19 | not reported | – | – |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | Salisbury, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | Salisbury, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Sampson Community College | Clinton, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Sampson Community College | Clinton, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Sandhills Community College | Pinehurst, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Sandhills Community College | Pinehurst, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Southeastern Community College | Whiteville, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 27 | not reported | – | – |
| Surry Community College | Dobson, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Tri-County Community College | Murphy, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Tri-County Community College | Murphy, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 40 | not reported | – | – |
| Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Wilson Community College | Wilson, NC | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Some trades and building-inspector roles require state licensing or ICC certification. Verify the licensing board in your state before enrolling.
- Which trades are covered and which are only introduced?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying construction trades program in North Carolina?
By reported one-year earnings, Central Piedmont Community College leads at $62,526 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many construction trades programs are in North Carolina?
The Scorecard lists 41 certificate or associate programs in this field at 23 schools in North Carolina.