Choosing a career path is an important decision and Lenoir Community College is dedicated to providing education to fit a wide variety of career goals. Choose from certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, and transfer studies to prepare you for careers that support your unique interests and ambitions.
Credentials key: AAS=Associate in Applied Science, D= Diploma, C=Certificate
| Areas of Study | Credentials Offered | Median Salary/Range |
| Accounting and Finance | AAS, C | $44,100-$58,940 |
| Advertising & Graphic Design | AAS | $40,160-$70,490 |
| Agriculture Education | AAS | $42,850 -$96,980 |
| Associate Degree Nursing | AAS | $61,630-$93,590 |
| Associate in Arts | AA | $34,980-$78,900 |
| Associate in Arts – Business Administration | AA | $32,810-$53,280 |
| Associate in Arts – Teacher Preparation | AATP | $27,080-$51,000 |
| Associate in Fine Arts – Music | AFA-M | $33,990-$76,000 |
| Associate in Fine Arts – Visual Arts | AFA-V | $34,980-$78,900 |
| Associate in Science | AS | $39,140-$66,720 |
| Associate in Science – Engineering | AS | $39,140-$66,720 |
| Associate in Science – Teacher Preparation | ASTP | $24,030-$37,120 |
| Automotive Systems Technology | AAS, D, C | $32,570-$58,330 |
| Aviation Management & Career Pilot Technology – Aviation Management | AAS, D, C | $55,120-$83,880 |
| Aviation Management & Career Pilot Technology – Pilot (Manned) | AAS, D, C | $52,120-$83,880 |
| Aviation Management & Career Pilot Technology – Pilot (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) | AAS, D, C | $52,120-$83,880 |
| Barber | C | $21,800 -$38,350 |
| Basic Law Enforcement Training | C | $43,910 -$81,820 |
| Business Administration – General Business Administration | AAS, C | $44,900 -$74,660 |
| Business Administration – Marketing Essentials | C | $44,900 -$74,660 |
| Computer-Integrated Machining | AAS, D, C | $35,430-$55,270 |
| Cosmetology | AAS, D, C | $21,800-$38,350 |
| Criminal Justice Technology | AAS | $46,460-$79,330 |
| Culinary Arts | AAS, D, C | $39,420-$71,350 |
| Dental Assisting – Collaborative program with Wayne Community College | D | $34,470-$49,810 |
| Dental Hygiene – Collaborative program with Wayne Community College | AAS | $65,440 -S91,620 |
| Early Childhood Education | AAS, C | $45,970 -$77,440 |
| Early Childhood Education – Birth to Kindergarten (B-k) Licensure Transfer | AAS | $46,280 -$72,440 |
| Early Childhood Education – Early Childhood Preschool | C | $46,280 -$72,440 |
| Early Childhood Education – Early Education Non-Licensure Transfer | AAS | $26,220-$42,350 |
| Early Childhood Education – Infant/Toddler Care | C | $38,000-$63,520 |
| EKG Technician | C | $50,250 -$99,740 |
| Electroneurodiagnostic Technology | AAS | $64,810 -$94,270 |
| Electroneurodiagnostic Technology – Transition | AAS | $64,810-$94,270 |
| Emergency Management | AAS, C | $29,170-$47,810 |
| Emergency Medical Science | AAS, C | $29,170-$47,810 |
| Emergency Medical Science – Bridging | AAS | $29,170-$47,810 |
| Esthetics | C | $27,590-$48,710 |
| General Occupational Technology | AAS | $27,590-$48,710 |
| Graphic Arts & Imaging Technology | AAS, C | $40,160-$71,310 |
| Gunsmithing | AAS, D, C | $32,270-$49,270 |
| Health Unit Coordinator | C | $78,820-$139,650 |
| Healthcare Billing and Coding | C | $34,810-$57,840 |
| Healthcare Management Technology – Collaborative program with Pitt CC | AAS | $78,820-$139,650 |
| Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning | C | $39,320-$64,350 |
| Human Services Technology | AAS, D, C | $36,140-$63,260 |
| Human Services Technology – Social Services Concentration | AAS, D | $35,970-$60,470 |
| Industrial Systems Technology | AAS, D, C | $45,040-$71,990 |
| Information Technology – Information Systems | AAS, D, C | $73,030-$123,570 |
| Information Technology – Network Management | AAS, C | $70,950-$124,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | AAS, D, C | $45,430-$73,800 |
| Medical Assisting | AAS, C | $30,360-$ 41,280 |
| Medical Office Administration – Medical Office Professional | AAS | $30,360-$ 41,280 |
| Medical Office Administration – Medical Administrative Assistant | C | $31,370-$45,620 |
| Medical Office Administration – Medical Billing and Coding | AAS | $34,810-$57,840 |
| Medical Office Administration – Medical Coding, Billing, and Insurance | C | $34,810-$57,840 |
| Medical Office Administration – Medical Records | C | $34,810-$57,840 |
| Medical Office Administration – Patient Services Representative | C | $28,760-$45,400 |
| Medical Scribe | C | $27,070-$45,260 |
| Medication Aide | C | $26,590-$37,040 |
| Nail Technician | C | $24,820-$31,890 |
| Nurse Assistant – CNA Level I and II | C | $26,650-$36,990 |
| Occupational Education Associate | AAS, C | $49,230-$79,370 |
| Office Administration – Office Professional | AAS | $26,990-$48,560 |
| Office Administration – Legal Assistant | AAS, C | $40,640-$67,080 |
| Office Administration – Office Administration | C | $30,560-$50,760 |
| Office Administration – Office Management | C | $44,900-$74,660 |
| Office Administration – Virtual Office | C | $30,560-$50,760 |
| Pharmacy Technician | C | $29,090-$41,660 |
| Phlebotomy Technician | C | $30,610-$42,130 |
| Polysomnography | AAS | $41,600-$71,320 |
| Polysomnography – Transition | AAS | $41,600-$71,320 |
| Practical Nursing | D, C | $42,060-$57,860 |
| Psychiatric Technician | C | $28,660-$44,020 |
| Public Safety Administration | AAS | $34,630-$54,370 |
| Radiography | AAS | $50,670-$76,520 |
| Real Estate | C | $33,370-$76,720 |
| Surgical Technology | AAS | $41,010-$60,980 |
| Sustainable Agriculture | AAS, D, C | $52,430-$93,570 |
| Truck Driving | C | $31,680-$53,920 |
| Veterinary Assistant | C | $23,370-$35,900 |
| Wastewater | C | $37,830-$62,890 |
| Welding Technology | AAS, D, C | $35,840-$53,330 |
For more information, visit LCC Programs.
Source: Salary information based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor, bls.gov using the 25% – 75% range of median salaries listed. Data was also used from careersearch.com, salarylist.com, payscale.com, cbsalary.com, naceweb.org along with local employer information. Salaries will vary based on experience, education, and location.
