A-B Tech Student Outcomes

  • 2 Year
  • Asheville, NC
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

25% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$31,700 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $25,900 per year
after 7 years $27,600 per year
after 8 years $28,300 per year
after 9 years $29,600 per year
after 10 years $31,700 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College students who are working and no longer in school is $31,700, which is 8% 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

$14,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

17%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$149 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

37% vs. 47% national average

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Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197887.

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

Last updated: August 2026