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During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 17 majors graduated from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 3,240 undergraduate (3,240 total)
The most popular majors at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,620 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 295 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 108 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 99 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 90 |
The following majors at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $54,107 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $44,497 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $43,325 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $38,292 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $37,022 |
Browse every major at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,620 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
76 | $44,497 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
75 | $54,107 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. |
66 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Office Management/Administration. |
65 | $31,499 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
42 | $38,292 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
25 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Occupational Therapist Assistant. · Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
16 | $29,566 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
295 | $23,292 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Office Management and Supervision. · Business Administration and Management, General. |
99 | $28,882 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting and Finance. |
34 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. |
30 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. · Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. · Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist. |
83 | $19,902 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. |
75 | $26,819 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. |
108 | $26,828 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Software and Media Applications, Other. |
31 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
28 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
19 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
18 | NA |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Surveying Technology/Surveying. |
15 | NA |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician. |
81 | $37,022 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
90 | $43,325 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
49 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Property Maintenance. |
27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
55 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
11 | NA |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing. | 9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation. ↳ Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other. |
3 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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