Johnston Community College

Johnston Community College is a public two-year institution located in Smithfield, North Carolina, in a town fringe campus setting. The college enrolls 5,939 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 34.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 29% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 61% (IPEDS 2023).

Johnston Community College offers a broad selection of certificate programs spanning healthcare, trades, and technology. Programs include Medical/Clinical Assistant, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention and Treatment Professions, Medical Office Management/Administration, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, and Welding Technology/Welder. Several programs are offered at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Smithfield, the seat of Johnston County southeast of Raleigh, Johnston Community College serves a growing suburban and rural community within the Research Triangle region, providing workforce training closely aligned with local and regional employer needs.