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Is Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Worth It?

Asheville, NC · Small city · 5,110 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a Associate's College located in small city in Asheville, NC. It enrolls approximately 5,110 students. 40% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — mediocre — worth asking why. With $36,048 median earnings and $15,528 median debt, median debt equals about 5 months of gross pay (estimate) — a solid ROI. Only 34% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school — a warning sign about post-graduation outcomes.

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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$11,602
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,528
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,048
4-yr Grad Rate
40%
Tuition (In-State)
$2,882
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$9,026
3-yr Loan Repayment
34%
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