THIS IS HEALTHCARE
Your future in healthcare starts here.
Hands-on training, real-world confidence, and rewarding careers — from day one on the coast.
This is Carteret.
Affordable, flexible, career-ready programs in Morehead City
for first-time students, adult learners, transfer students, and military families.
70+
Programs
of Study
$76
Per credit hour
for in-state students
Flexible
Day, evening & online
scheduling options
Start Your Fall 2026 Journey
Regionally accredited
Financial aid available
Transfer pathways to
NC universities
Military and veteran
education benefits
accepted
This is Carteret
Find your “This is.”
From the operating room to the boat shop, from the kitchen to the classroom — Carteret CC has programs built around the careers that matter here on the coast and beyond.
THIS IS INNOVATION
Train for careers in IT, engineering & business.
In-demand skills. Real credentials. Programs with strong transfer and career pathways.
THIS IS SERVICE
Protect and serve your community.
Enrollment for law enforcement and public safety training is open now. Answer the call.
THIS IS INDUSTRY
Build boats. Fix trucks. Wire homes.
Eastern NC runs on skilled trades. Train for the jobs that keep the coast moving.
THIS IS CREATIVITY
Turn your passion into a career.
Photography, culinary arts, cosmetology, esthetics — real skills for creative careers.
THIS IS IMPACT
Graduate here. Go anywhere.
Earn credits that transfer to UNC, NC State, ECU, and more. Dual enrollment available for high school students.
Not sure which program is right for you?
Take our 2-minute program quiz and we’ll match you to the right fit.
Why Carteret
A smart place to start
your future
From the operating room to the boat shop, from the kitchen to the classroom — Carteret CC has programs built around the careers that matter here on the coast and beyond.
Affordable from the start
Carteret offers one of the most accessible paths to college in North Carolina, with low tuition and financial aid options that can make getting started more manageable than many students expect.
Programs that lead somewhere
From healthcare and skilled trades to university transfer, business, and public safety, Carteret helps students move toward careers and next steps that matter.
Built for real life
With day, evening, hybrid, and online options, Carteret makes it easier to move forward whether you are coming straight from high school, working full-time, raising a family, or changing careers.
Affordable Access
College may cost
less than you think
Carteret Community College is designed to make education more accessible. With low in-state tuition, financial aid opportunities, and support for military-connected students, many students are able to reduce their out-of-pocket costs significantly.
$76
Per credit hour
for in-state students
~$1,140
Estimated tuition
for 12 credit hours
Aid available
Includes Pell Grant
eligibility
GI Bill
Military-connected education
benefits supported
Get Started
How to
Begin for
Fall 2026
Getting started at Carteret is straightforward. Here is what the process looks like:
Step 1:
Complete your free application
Takes about 15 minutes at carteret.edu. No application fee.
Step 2:
Complete placement testing
Math and English placement puts you in the right courses.
Step 3:
Meet with your advisor
Your advisor builds a plan around your goals & schedule.
Step 4:
Register and apply for aid
Submit your FAFSA early at studentaid.gov.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Find a program
that fits you
Answer a few quick questions and explore program options based on your interests and goals.
Student Stories
This is What’s Possible
Real students. Real outcomes. Right here on the Crystal Coast.
I was working retail and feeling stuck. Two years later I’m a licensed nurse at Carteret Health Care. The financial aid covered almost everything — I couldn’t believe how affordable it was.
Jamie M.
Nursing Graduate
I used my GI Bill and finished my electrical tech degree in two years. The instructors actually worked in the trades — they taught us real skills, not just textbook material.
Darius L.
Electrical Systems Tech
I transferred to NC State after two years at Carteret CC and saved over $30,000. The transfer pathway was seamless and my credits came with me.
Taylor R.
University Transfer
Start Your Fall 2026 Journey
Questions Before You Apply?
Here are a few things
students often ask
Is the application free?
Fall 2026 enrollment is open. Applying early gives you the best chance to move through the process smoothly and get the classes you want.
When do fall classes begin?
Many students need flexibility, and Carteret offers options designed to fit different schedules.
How do I apply for financial aid?
You can complete the FAFSA and work with the financial aid team to understand what aid you may qualify for.
Can veterans or military families use education benefits?
Eligible students may be able to use military-connected education benefits. Carteret can help guide you through that process.