by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Cape Fear Community College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
Cape Fear Community College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 3,876 undergraduate (3,876 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Cape Fear Community College.
The following majors at Cape Fear Community College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $59,686 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $49,484 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $43,874 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $21,625 |
Explore the full list of majors at Cape Fear Community College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,938 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. |
832 | $21,625 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
100 | $59,686 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Office Management/Administration. · Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant. |
54 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
50 | $49,484 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Occupational Therapist Assistant. · Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. · Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
33 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
24 | NA |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
21 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. · Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. |
147 | NA |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician. · Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician. |
59 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
28 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
30 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Property Maintenance. |
29 | NA |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
13 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
57 | $43,874 |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. |
9 | NA |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | 8 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
51 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting and Finance. |
20 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. |
4 | NA |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Management Science. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
73 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. |
52 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Interior Design. |
29 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
43 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Landscaping and Groundskeeping. |
20 | NA |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician. · Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 9 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Chemical Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Language Interpretation and Translation. |
3 | NA |
| American Sign Language. ↳ Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. |
3 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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