Montgomery Community College

Montgomery Community College is an online, two-year community college and trade school based out of Troy, NC. It has a nonselective admissions process, admitting 100% of applicants. It is a very small sized institution with full-time enrollment of 298 undergrads. Montgomery CC's most frequently chosen major is a Mechanics and Repair Certificate, which is selected by 23% of students. Alternative common options include Business, which accounts for 8% of students, and Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) (7%). If you are planning on getting a degree in building and construction or mechanics repair in North Carolina but don't have the best grades, Montgomery CC is an amazing option for you, because it ranks first in the state for both these fields. Furthermore, Montgomery CC placed 1st in North Carolina for best value 2 year colleges. At full price, tuition runs $2,410 a year, if you're based in North Carolina but $9,115 for non-North Carolina residents. Before you decide against applying due to cost constraints, be conscious that just a hair beneath four fifths of Montgomery CC undergraduates procure at least some financial aid. 33% of Montgomery Community College students end up getting a degree, prepared to hit the workforce. On average, alumni take home a yearly income of $24,500 a couple years after graduating. After an additional four years on the job, the graduate's average annual salary grows 5.7% to $25,900; however, that is still 35.4% lower than the national median salary for individuals. Applicants might want to be informed that it doesn't offer early decision. Additionally, Montgomery CC does not offer a study abroad program. Regarding costs, be aware that 47% of undergrads receive Pell grants to subsidize their education and the average aid awarded to Montgomery CC's students is $4,663. With respect to demographics, 4% of undergrads at Montgomery CC come from a household with an income of $110k or more and 1% of undergrads are 18 or 19. Concerning the student experience, Montgomery CC has numerous clubs and activities. Finally, one fourth of graduates make a starting salary of $13,600 or less and every single alum fully pays off his or her student loan.