Median Earnings (1yr)
$20,365
5th percentile (25th in NC)
Est. Median Debt
$7,481
Est. from NC median (39 programs)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Haywood Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Haywood Community College graduates earn $20k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (66 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Haywood Community College$20,365$29,526$7,481*
Randolph Community College$40,145$45,441*
Beaufort County Community College$38,009$29,711$7,947*0.21
Fayetteville Technical Community College$36,276$35,495$12,037*0.33
University of Mount Olive$35,452$40,326$27,562*0.78
Vance-Granville Community College$34,109$30,228*
National Median$27,248$10,950*0.40
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Randolph Community College
Asheboro
$2,416$40,145
Beaufort County Community College
Washington
$2,540$38,009$7,947
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville
$2,628$36,276$12,037
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive
$25,950$35,452$27,562
Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson
$1,956$34,109

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 Haywood Community College, approximately 31% 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.