Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a public two-year institution located in Asheville, North Carolina, in a small city setting. The college enrolls 9,275 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 30.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 32% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 43% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs across a range of skilled trades and technical disciplines. Trades and construction programs include Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, Building/Property Maintenance, and Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Technical programs include Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, and Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician. Additional offerings include Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef and Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.

Located in Asheville in western North Carolina, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College serves the skilled trades and technical workforce needs of the mountain region. Its diverse program offerings reflect the varied industries active in the greater Asheville area.