Computer and Information Sciences at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College graduates earn $41k, placing them in the 72th percentile of all computer and information sciences associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
Computer and Information Sciences associates's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (58 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | $41,027 | — | — | — |
| Wake Technical Community College | $48,280 | — | $17,698 | 0.37 |
| Durham Technical Community College | $45,847 | — | $9,667 | 0.21 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | $40,854 | $48,486 | $10,456 | 0.26 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | $38,837 | — | $16,616 | 0.43 |
| Guilford Technical Community College | $37,728 | $33,792 | $22,713 | 0.60 |
| National Median | $35,760 | — | $14,932 | 0.42 |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Technical Community College Raleigh | $2,336 | $48,280 | $17,698 |
| Durham Technical Community College Durham | $1,986 | $45,847 | $9,667 |
| Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte | $2,792 | $40,854 | $10,456 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem | $2,256 | $38,837 | $16,616 |
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown | $2,319 | $37,728 | $22,713 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, approximately 29% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.