by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Wake Technical Community College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
Wake Technical 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: 13,070 undergraduate (13,070 total)
The most popular majors at Wake Technical Community College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 6,535 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1,458 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1,031 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 650 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | 503 |
Among Wake Technical Community College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $58,635 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $45,301 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $45,167 |
| Engineering, General. | $42,294 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | $42,229 |
The majors at Wake Technical Community College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 6,535 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
1,458 | $26,889 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. · Office Management and Supervision. |
650 | $36,571 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting and Finance. · Accounting. |
503 | $37,228 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Management Science. |
96 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. |
33 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. |
1,031 | $45,301 |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
1 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Office Management/Administration. |
152 | $27,763 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
115 | $58,635 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician. · Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist. · Mammography Technology/Technician. · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other. |
79 | $45,167 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. |
62 | $30,471 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
45 | $38,650 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. · Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
32 | $27,793 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
22 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. · Game and Interactive Media Design. · Interior Design. |
481 | $18,611 |
| 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. |
203 | $36,650 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
134 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
60 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
170 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Property Maintenance. |
141 | $42,229 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
61 | NA |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 38 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Technology/Technician. |
30 | NA |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 21 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
19 | NA |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Surveying Technology/Surveying. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
110 | $29,763 |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
50 | NA |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
162 | $18,724 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
142 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
75 | $31,816 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. · Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. |
49 | $21,232 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
118 | $42,294 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. · Adult Development and Aging. |
86 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other. |
28 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanization. ↳ Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology. | 12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
7 | 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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