Southeastern Community College

Southeastern Community College is a public two-year institution located in Whiteville, North Carolina, in a distant rural setting. The college enrolls 1,848 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.50 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 51% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 57% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a range of technical, trades, and healthcare programs. Certificate programs include Welding Technology/Welder, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies, Mason/Masonry, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, Medical Office Management/Administration, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is available as a two-to-four-year certificate.

Located in Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina, Southeastern Community College provides workforce training suited to the region's manufacturing, healthcare, and construction sectors. Its range of certificate-level programs supports both rapid workforce entry and longer-term technical development.