Beaufort County Community College

Beaufort County Community College is a public two-year institution located in Washington, North Carolina, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 2,492 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 36% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 81% (IPEDS 2023).

Beaufort County Community College offers a wide variety of certificate programs in trades, health care, and technology. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical Office Management/Administration, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Welding Technology/Welder, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, and Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician. Credentials are available at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Washington is a small city on the Pamlico River in eastern North Carolina's coastal plain. Beaufort County Community College serves as the primary workforce training institution for the county, with program offerings reflecting the region's maritime heritage and demand for health care and technical workers.