Below are the key facts about this program at A-B Tech. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. Its best result is a rank of #41 out of 58 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks A-B Tech highly for nursing, placing at #1,298 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,298 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in North Carolina | 60 of 87 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 327 of 550 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at A-B Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 75 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College handed out 75 associate’s degrees in nursing.
A-B Tech holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. Its best result was #41 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina | 41 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 185 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 624 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at A-B Tech are White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
A-B Tech conferred 75 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
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