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Carteret Community College

Morehead City, NC·Public·https://carteret.edu/

Campus Identity

Beach Town

Carteret Community College is a public community college in Morehead City, NC. The campus sits in a beach town, just 2 miles from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 89/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Carteret Community College is a public community college in Morehead City, NC. The campus sits in a beach town, just 2 miles from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 89/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$2,432
In-State Tuition
+$178 fees
$8,576
Out-of-State Tuition
+$178 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

1,000–4,999

Town setting

Beach Access

2 miles

Atlantic Beach, NC

Weather

Warm Climate

58°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

252 mi away
129 skiable acres5 lifts
277 mi away
82 skiable acres7 lifts

Beach Town

Atlantic Beach, NC

Ocean access within 2.2 miles

2 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Morehead City, NC

46°Jan48°Feb53°Mar61°Apr69°May77°Jun80°Jul79°Aug75°Sep66°Oct56°Nov50°Dec

Station: MOREHEAD CITY 2 WNW · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

89/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety8410084
84/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
84/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$2,432$8,576
Fees
$178$178
Total
$2,610$8,754
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

42 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
123 grads/yr$41,798
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsCertificate
38 grads/yr$36,893
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCertificate
36 grads/yr$39,820
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesCertificate
35 grads/yr
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansCertificate
32 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's15 grads$64,212
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's24 grads$60,840
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's123 grads$41,798
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Certificate36 grads$39,820
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Certificate38 grads$36,893
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Certificate35 grads
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Certificate32 grads
Culinary Arts and Related Services
Certificate29 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Certificate28 grads
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
Certificate27 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Carteret Community College located?

Carteret Community College is located in Morehead City, NC. The main campus address is 3505 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Carteret Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Carteret Community College charges $2,432/year for in-state students and $8,576/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $8,754/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Carteret Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Carteret Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Carteret Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($8,576/year out-of-state), campus culture in Morehead City, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Carteret Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Carteret Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Morehead City, NC
Size
1,000–4,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 58°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
89/100
Nearest Airport
New Bern, NC (EWN) · 29 mialso OAJ (49 mi), ISO (64 mi)

Location

Morehead City, NC

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.