Students: Having an Edge(combe) Over the Rest

Students at Edgecombe Community College participate in a variety of programs.  Other than college transfer to its most common partner East Carolina University, Public Safety and Nursing are the continuing education programs with the highest enrollments.

Edgecombe boasts a higher-than-average age for its students; at 31 the higher age reflects the demographic and area.  Edgecombe is a family-oriented community and as such many adults marry and have kids before embarking upon a career that requires a credential or degree.  Its largely female population reflects its focus on Health Sciences, which is still heavily dominated by women. The out of county residents account for nearly half of its curriculum students; Edgecombe has a very strong digital presence, educating over 3000 students a year in hybrid and online platforms.

Images and facts courtesy of Edgecombe Community "Fast Facts"