Wake Technical Community College - Southern Wake Campus

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Accredited

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Open

Enrollment

$4,500

Avg. Tuition

74,000

Total Students

Suburban

Raleigh, NC

Founded 1958

139-acre Southern Wake Campus + 5 additional Raleigh-area campuses/centers

About Wake Technical Community College - Southern Wake Campus

Wake Technical Community College (Wake Tech) is North Carolina's largest community college, serving over 74,000 adults annually. The 139-acre Southern Wake Campus is the original flagship campus. Wake Tech's Skilled Trades, Construction & Facilities Management Division offers Welding Technology, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry programs, with several offering registered apprenticeship pathways so students earn while they learn.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianPlumbingAutomotive TechnicianCosmetologyMedical AssistantDental AssistantCdl TrainingCarpentryCulinaryPharmacy TechnicianVeterinary TechnicianIt Networking

Programs Offered

Welding Technology

Certificate or AAS

Duration: 12-24 months
Tuition: $4,500

HVAC Technology

Certificate or AAS + EPA 608 prep

Duration: 12-24 months
Tuition: $4,500

Electrical Systems Technology

Certificate or AAS

Duration: 18-24 months
Tuition: $5,000

Plumbing

Certificate

Duration: 12-18 months
Tuition: $4,000

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
20:1
Hands-On Training
65%
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, Summer
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Weekend Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

16+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $4,500
Books & Supplies $700
Equipment Fees $250
Estimated Total $5,450

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Longleaf Commitment Grant
  • NC Community College Grant
  • Pell Grant
  • Wake Tech Foundation Scholarships

Graduate Outcomes

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Job Placement Rate

N/A

Licensure Pass Rate

Top Employers

Duke EnergyWakeMed Health & HospitalsUNC HealthApple Research Triangle (Triangle expansion)Major Triangle HVAC and electrical contractorsWake County Public School System

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available Childcare Available Transportation Assistance

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