College of the Albemarle

College of the Albemarle is a public two-year institution with a location in Barco, North Carolina, serving the northeastern corner of the state, including Currituck County. As part of a multi-campus college system, this location extends educational access to students in a rural and geographically isolated region of the Albemarle Sound area. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in career-technical and college transfer programs.

College of the Albemarle's programs span healthcare, early childhood education, information technology, business administration, and maritime-related training, among other areas. The college's curriculum is designed to align with the workforce needs of northeastern North Carolina, including the coastal and maritime industries prominent in the region.

Barco is a small unincorporated community in Currituck County, situated near the Outer Banks of North Carolina. College of the Albemarle's presence in this remote area reflects a commitment to educational equity for students in communities with limited access to larger institutions.