Wilkes Community College Student Outcomes

2 Year
Wilkesboro, NC
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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

23% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$26,100 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Wilkes Community College
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$22,900 per year
after 7 years	$23,100 per year
after 8 years	$25,300 per year
after 9 years	$26,600 per year
after 10 years	$26,100 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Wilkes Community College students who are working and no longer in school is $26,100, which is 24% below the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$8,250

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

10%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$85 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

34% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Wilkes Community College student loan debt, explore your options.

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199926.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026