College of the Albemarle

College of The Albemarle (COA) serves as northeastern North Carolina's comprehensive community college, with its main campus situated in Elizabeth City and additional locations in Dare County, Currituck County, and Chowan County. Located in the Albemarle region near the Pasquotank River, the main campus consists of modern classroom buildings and technical training facilities spread across an accessible suburban setting. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates with particular emphasis on healthcare programs, aviation systems technology, and business administration. COA maintains partnerships with regional employers and four-year institutions, providing career training and transfer pathways for students across its seven-county service area, while offering on-site workforce development programs at its Regional Aviation and Technical Training Center.