Important Academic Statistics

Total 21,551 students attended Wake Technical Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 600 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 281 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,421 (full-time) and 691 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Wake Technical Community College is 31% and transfer-out rate is 16%. The retention rate is 68% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population21,551
Graduation Rate31%
Number of Faculty881
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Wake Technical Community College is $7,582 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
39% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,718 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$7,582
Average Financial Amount$5,718

Offered Certificate Programs

Wake Technical Community College offers 77 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 3,380 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate5173,202
2 Years Certificate262178
Total7793,380

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Wake Technical Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 3,380 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 3,202 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 178 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 568 completers
Information Technology568
Computer Programming/Programmer0
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0
Personal and Culinary Services 42 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist0
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef22
Culinary Arts/Chef Training20
Education (1 completers) 232 completers
Early Childhood Education and Teaching232
Engineering Technology (1 completers) 149 completers
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician34
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician21
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician13
Industrial Technology/Technician52
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician20
Surveying Technology/Surveying9
Work and Family Studies (1 completers) 128 completers
Adult Development and Aging1
Child Development127
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 6 completers
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)6
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 72 completers
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies60
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician0
Forensic Science and Technology12
Construction Trades 179 completers
Electrician60
Building/Property Maintenance104
Plumbing Technology/Plumber15
Mechanics and Repairers 243 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology130
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician32
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician46
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician35
Precision Production Trades 91 completers
Welding Technology/Welder91
Transportation and Materials Moving 0 completers
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation0
Visual and Performing Arts (1 completers) 391 completers
Commercial and Advertising Art216
Interior Design21
Game and Interactive Media Design154
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 114 completers
Medical Office Management/Administration40
Medical/Clinical Assistant2
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0
Mammography Technician/Technology13
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)0
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist27
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling14
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)8
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage2
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide8
Business 987 completers
Business Administration and Management478
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management26
Office Management and Supervision41
Accounting1
Accounting and Finance338
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management23
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0
Management Science80
Total3,202
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 3 completers
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology3
Computer and Information Sciences 4 completers
Information Technology4
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0
Personal and Culinary Services 21 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist21
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef0
Culinary Arts/Chef Training0
Education 14 completers
Early Childhood Education and Teaching14
Engineering Technology 2 completers
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician2
Construction Trades 19 completers
Electrician11
Building/Property Maintenance0
Plumbing Technology/Plumber8
Mechanics and Repairers 30 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology9
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician10
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician11
Precision Production Trades 9 completers
Welding Technology/Welder9
Transportation and Materials Moving 1 completers
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 61 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant21
Medical Office Management/Administration12
Medical/Clinical Assistant23
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician5
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage0
Business 14 completers
Office Management and Supervision4
Accounting3
Accounting and Finance6
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management1
Total178

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 21,551 students have enrolled into Wake Technical Community College. By gender, 9,711 male and 11,840 female students are attending the school.
There are 10,195 White (47.31%), 4,486 Black/African American (20.82%), 3,403 Hispanic (15.79%), 1,336 Asian (6.20%), and 5,511 students with other races. 401 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total21,5519,71111,840
American Indian/Native American833845
Asian1,336615721
Black/African American4,4861,6782,808
Hispanic3,4031,4431,960
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander231013
White10,1955,0375,158
Two More712312400
Un-Known912406506
Non-resident Alien401172229

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