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Best Construction Trades Colleges in North Carolina

29 accredited institutions in North Carolina offering construction trades programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

29
Colleges
1,107
Graduates/yr
29
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Construction Trades Programs in North Carolina

1
PublicAssociate's
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh
132
Graduates/yr
$2,076
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicAssociate's
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington
117
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicAssociate's
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
108
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
Pitt Community College
Winterville
108
Graduates/yr
$1,824
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Richmond Community College
Hamlet
102
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville
93
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown
51
Graduates/yr
$2,128
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Robeson Community College
Lumberton
42
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Isothermal Community College
Spindale
39
Graduates/yr
$1,824
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury
39
Graduates/yr
$1,824
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford
30
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Randolph Community College
Asheboro
27
Graduates/yr
$2,280
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Gaston College
Dallas
24
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro
24
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Sampson Community College
Clinton
24
Graduates/yr
$3,116
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicAssociate's
Montgomery Community College
Troy
21
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicAssociate's
Bladen Community College
Dublin
21
Graduates/yr
$2,128
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicAssociate's
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville
15
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicAssociate's
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion
12
Graduates/yr
$1,824
In-State Tuition
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20
PublicAssociate's
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount
12
Graduates/yr
$2,600
In-State Tuition
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21
PublicAssociate's
Surry Community College
Dobson
12
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton
9
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
Durham Technical Community College
Durham
9
Graduates/yr
$2,128
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicAssociate's
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson
9
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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25
PublicAssociate's
Rockingham Community College
Wentworth
6
Graduates/yr
$1,824
In-State Tuition
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26
PublicAssociate's
Martin Community College
Williamston
6
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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27
PublicAssociate's
South Piedmont Community College
Polkton
6
Graduates/yr
$1,824
In-State Tuition
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28
PublicAssociate's
Cleveland Community College
Shelby
6
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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29
PublicAssociate's
Tri-County Community College
Murphy
3
Graduates/yr
$2,304
In-State Tuition
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Studying Construction Trades in North Carolina

North Carolina has 29 accredited colleges offering construction trades programs, producing 1,107 graduates annually. Of these, 29 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for North Carolina residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.