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McDowell Technical Community College

54 College Drive, Marion, NC 28752-8728
$6,432
Out-of-State Tuition
In-state: $1,824

At a Glance

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$1,824
In-State Tuition
+$102 fees
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$6,432
Out-of-State Tuition
+$102 fees
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🌊 Campus Lifestyle

⛷️ Nearby Ski Resorts

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Sugar Mountain Resort

North Carolina

33 mi away
125 skiable acres8 lifts
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Wolf Ridge Ski Resort

North Carolina

33 mi away
65 skiable acres4 lifts
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Hawksnest Snow Tubing

North Carolina

35 mi away

🌑️ Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals Β· Marion, NC

39Β°Jan42Β°Feb49Β°Mar58Β°Apr65Β°May73Β°Jun76Β°Jul75Β°Aug70Β°Sep59Β°Oct49Β°Nov41Β°Dec

Station: MARION Β· Source: NOAA NCEI

πŸ’° Cost Breakdown

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

Cost ItemIn-StateOut-of-State
Tuition$1,824$6,432
Fees$102$102
Total Estimated Cost$1,926$6,534

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

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πŸ“š Fields of Study

43 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
73 grads/yr$24,735
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
35 grads/yr$46,612
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
24 grads/yr$70,204
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesCertificate
16 grads/yr
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's
13 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's24 grads$70,204
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate35 grads$46,612
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's73 grads$24,735
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Certificate16 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's13 grads
Precision Metal Working
Certificate10 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Certificate7 grads
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
Associate's6 grads
Accounting and Related Services
Associate's6 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's5 grads

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Where is McDowell Technical Community College located?

McDowell Technical Community College is located in Marion, NC. The main campus address is 54 College Drive, Marion, NC. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend McDowell Technical Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, McDowell Technical Community College charges $1,824/year for in-state students and $6,432/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $6,534/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost β€” use McDowell Technical Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is McDowell Technical Community College the right fit for me?

Whether McDowell Technical Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($6,432/year out-of-state), campus culture in Marion, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh McDowell Technical Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

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

Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Marion, NC
Size
1,000–4,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
🌀️ Warm · 52°F avg

Location

Marion, NC

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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. Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.