Cape Fear Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Cape Fear Community College at a glance

• 9,764

  students enrolled

• 2,303

  degrees and certificates a year

• 34%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,610

  average net price a year

  Tuition $2,432 in state, $8,576 out of state

• $32,234

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,654

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  76% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Cape Fear Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Cape Fear Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of New Hanover County, where the college is.

• 159

  open professional jobs

• 27

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 2.8%

  unemployment in New Hanover County

  2026-09 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $72,892

  median household income

  New Hanover County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, which lead to clinical (14 open).

Hiring most: GE Vernova (7), Maximus (7), Novant Health (6), Alcami Home (5), Rha Health Services (5), Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology (3), Live Oak Banking Company (3), University of North Carolina Wilmington (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (34), Sales (31), Finance (15), Clinical (14), Legal (13), Operations (13). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Cape Fear Workforce Development Consortium Board.

• NCWorks Career Center - Pender County Outreach LocationsWilmington · 910-251-5777 · Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
• NCWorks Career Center- New Hanover CountyWilmington · 910-945-6900 · M-F 8:30am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Cape Fear Community College?

Cape Fear Community College enrolls about 9,764 students and is a public 2-year institution in Wilmington, North Carolina. It awards about 2,303 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Cape Fear Community College?

34% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Cape Fear Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,234 six years after entry and $38,654 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Cape Fear Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Cape Fear Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Cape Fear Community College?

159 open professional jobs are listed in New Hanover County, 27 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. GE Vernova has the most openings.