Edgecombe Community College

Edgecombe Community College is a public two-year institution located in Tarboro, North Carolina, in a rural fringe setting. The college serves 2,075 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 57 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 58% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 84% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting consistent student persistence across its programs.

Edgecombe offers a broad range of career and technical credentials in health care and skilled trades. Health-focused programs include Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Surgical Technology, Respiratory Care Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Office Management, and Health Information/Medical Records Technology — offered at the certificate level. Cosmetology, Barbering, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology round out the trades offerings with shorter-term certificates.

Situated in Edgecombe County, Tarboro provides a rural context where the college serves as a primary workforce training resource for the surrounding region. Edgecombe Community College is a practical option for students in northeastern North Carolina seeking career-ready credentials in health care and technical fields.