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This program presents significant concerns for families considering the investment. Despite having excellent debt management—ranking in the 5th percentile nationally for low debt levels—the earnings outcomes are deeply troubling. Graduates earn just $22,869 one year after completion and see virtually no income growth over four years, placing this program in the bottom quartile both nationally (13th percentile) and within North Carolina (25th percentile).

The comparison within North Carolina is particularly stark. While this program's median earnings sit at $22,935, the state median for similar programs is $30,406—meaning graduates here earn about $7,500 less annually than their peers at other NC schools. Top-performing community colleges in the state, like South Piedmont and Johnston, produce graduates earning $12,000-$15,000 more per year. Even with the relatively manageable debt load of $16,500, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.72 means graduates will struggle to pay off loans quickly on such low salaries.

The bottom line: while Miller-Motte keeps debt reasonable, the earning potential simply doesn't justify the investment when significantly better-paying alternatives exist throughout North Carolina's community college system. Your child would likely achieve much stronger financial outcomes at state community colleges offering the same credential.