Program Payoff

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina. 91 certificate and associate programs, public. 91 of them report what graduates earn; for the rest, the figure below is what the occupation pays in North Carolina.

ProgramCredentialMedian debtGraduates earnThe occupation pays
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate's degree $58,221 (14) $134,710
Software Developers
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's degree $17,104 $57,060 (118) $84,350
Registered Nurses
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's degree $53,358 (27) $50,380
Dental Assistants
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Associate's degree $52,875 (12) $100,820
Project Management Specialists
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree $48,432 (11) $50,590
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate's degree $13,702 $47,952 (15) $134,710
Software Developers
Computer Programming Associate's degree $46,087 (17) $134,710
Software Developers
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree $46,087 (14) $62,430
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate's degree $45,026 (26) $57,260
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's degree $14,689 $44,542 (58) $74,450
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Information Science/Studies Associate's degree $42,682 (18) $134,710
Software Developers
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree $33,459 (26) $48,200
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's degree $33,281 (31) $35,010
Security Guards
Accounting and Related Services Associate's degree $13,775 $33,138 (58) $82,050
Accountants and Auditors
Human Resources Management and Services Associate's degree $32,569 (32) $73,070
Human Resources Specialists
Design and Applied Arts Associate's degree $30,305 (43) $58,450
Graphic Designers
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's degree $10,500 $30,186 (260) $74,240
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's degree $30,047 (39) $45,140
Medical Assistants
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's degree $19,800 $29,467 (102) $101,950
General and Operations Managers
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate's degree $28,960 (22) $35,400
Cooks, Restaurant
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Associate's degree $26,353 (31) $59,610
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's degree $25,117 $25,525 (94) $44,190
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's degree $21,750 $24,302 (44) $54,930
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Business Administration, Management and Operations Undergraduate certificate $17,352 $22,482 (11) $101,950
General and Operations Managers
Health and Medical Administrative Services Undergraduate certificate $13,939 $21,052 (15) $44,190
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate's degree $16,478 (13) $38,410
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Accounting and Related Services Undergraduate certificate $14,625 not published $82,050
Accountants and Auditors
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Undergraduate certificate $12,500 not published $47,910
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate's degree not published $47,910
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General Undergraduate certificate $11,000 not published $134,710
Software Developers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Undergraduate certificate $8,048 not published $38,410
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Criminal Justice and Corrections Undergraduate certificate $16,875 not published $35,010
Security Guards
Culinary Arts and Related Services Undergraduate certificate $12,000 not published $35,400
Cooks, Restaurant
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $50,380
Dental Assistants
Design and Applied Arts Undergraduate certificate $10,084 not published $58,450
Graphic Designers
Engineering, General Associate's degree not published $167,840
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Hospitality Administration/Management Undergraduate certificate $19,000 not published $80,230
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Undergraduate certificate $20,391 not published $35,710
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate $14,250 not published $50,590
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Undergraduate certificate $32,715 not published $59,610
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Undergraduate certificate $16,593 not published $54,930
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Agricultural Mechanization Undergraduate certificate not published $62,390
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Agricultural Mechanization Associate's degree not published $62,390
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $74,450
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Undergraduate certificate not published $45,140
Medical Assistants
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $58,700
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $58,700
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Biotechnology Undergraduate certificate not published $173,870
Natural Sciences Managers
Biotechnology Associate's degree not published $173,870
Natural Sciences Managers
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $58,700
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $58,700
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $103,220
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Associate's degree not published $103,220
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $134,710
Software Developers
Computer Programming Undergraduate certificate not published $134,710
Software Developers
Computer Software and Media Applications Undergraduate certificate not published $134,710
Software Developers
Computer Software and Media Applications Associate's degree not published $134,710
Software Developers
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Undergraduate certificate not published $134,710
Software Developers
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Undergraduate certificate not published $100,820
Project Management Specialists
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $62,750
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $62,750
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Undergraduate certificate not published $75,270
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate's degree not published $75,270
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $76,040
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $76,040
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $53,160
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $53,160
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Fire Protection Undergraduate certificate not published $141,160
Managers, All Other
Fire Protection Associate's degree not published $141,160
Managers, All Other
Ground Transportation Undergraduate certificate not published $51,530
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Ground Transportation Associate's degree not published $51,530
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Undergraduate certificate not published $57,260
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $62,430
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Hospitality Administration/Management Associate's degree not published $80,230
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Associate's degree not published $35,710
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Human Resources Management and Services Undergraduate certificate not published $73,070
Human Resources Specialists
Information Science/Studies Undergraduate certificate not published $134,710
Software Developers
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Undergraduate certificate not published $101,950
General and Operations Managers
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Associate's degree not published $101,950
General and Operations Managers
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $48,200
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $48,200
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Undergraduate certificate not published $75,270
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Undergraduate certificate not published $38,460
Nursing Assistants
Precision Metal Working Undergraduate certificate not published $50,590
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Precision Metal Working Associate's degree not published $50,590
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Security Science and Technology Undergraduate certificate not published $82,050
Accountants and Auditors
Security Science and Technology Associate's degree not published $82,050
Accountants and Auditors
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Undergraduate certificate not published $103,220
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Undergraduate certificate not published $46,450
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Associate's degree not published $46,450
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $48,200
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

"Graduates earn" is the median two years after completing, from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, released 2026-06-10; the number in brackets is how many graduates it covers. A dash means the Department has not published a figure — it withholds any median computed from too few graduates — and never that the figure is zero. "The occupation pays" is the state median for the occupation the program leads to, from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, and describes everyone in that job rather than graduates of this school.