Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Career Programs

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (referred to as ABTech) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Asheville, NC. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is $2,882 for North Carolina residents and $9,026 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 6,473 and the students to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $9,026
  • Number of Programs: 81 programs

ABTech 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College are $2,882 for North Carolina residents and $9,026 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.28% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
North Carolina residentsOut of State
2018-2019$2,632$8,776
2019-2020$2,632$8,776
2020-2021$2,632$8,776
2021-2022$2,632$8,776
2022-2023$2,832$8,976
2023-2024$2,882$9,026

Who Accredits Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1969 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College offers 81 career programs and 8 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 666 students have earned their degrees/certificate at ABTech. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at ABTech with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 3 programs 3
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations1 program 0
Agricultural and Food Products Processing1 program 3
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 5 programs 22
Information Technology1 program 18
Information Science/Studies1 program 0
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)1 program 4
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 3 programs 22
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 7
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef1 program 3
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 12
Education [+] 1 program 4
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 4
Engineering [+] 1 program 3
Pre-Engineering1 program 3
Engineering Technology [+] 11 programs 18
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 4
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 4
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)1 program 2
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology1 program 0
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician1 program 3
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician1 program 3
Surveying Technology/Surveying1 program 1
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1 program 1
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 3 programs (1 online)261
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program (1 online)260
General Studies1 program 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)1 program 0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 0
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 programs 8
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program 7
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1 program 1
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)1 program 0
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 7
Electrician1 program 5
Building/Property Maintenance1 program 2
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 17
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 6
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 10
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician1 program 1
Precision Production Trades [+] 3 programs 4
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant1 program 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 2
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 program 2
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 1 program 7
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew1 program 7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 14 programs (2 online)175
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 18
Medical Office Management/Administration1 program (1 online)9
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 18
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 23
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 program 1
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 6
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 12
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 program 10
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 14
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)1 program 0
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 10
Pre-Nursing Studies1 program 0
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)1 program (1 online)8
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 46
Business [+] 6 programs (1 online)49
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)28
Office Management and Supervision1 program 5
Accounting1 program 0
Accounting and Finance1 program 8
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies1 program 0
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management1 program 8
Total60 programs (4 online)600
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 1 program 1
Agricultural and Food Products Processing1 program 1
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs 5
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 5
Institutional Food Workers1 program 0
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program 0
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs (2 online)0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program (1 online)0
General Studies1 program (1 online)0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 0
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)1 program 0
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 10
Electrician1 program 9
Building/Property Maintenance1 program 1
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 4
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 1
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician1 program 3
Precision Production Trades [+] 3 programs 4
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant1 program 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 3
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 program 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs (1 online)35
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 27
Medical Office Management/Administration1 program (1 online)8
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 0
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 program 0
Business [+] 2 programs (1 online)7
Business Administration and Management1 program 5
Office Management and Supervision1 program (1 online)2
Total21 programs (4 online)66

Student Population

At Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, there are total 6,473 students. Among them, 2,016 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 2,481 men and 3,992 women students at ABTech. Next table summarizes the student population at ABTech.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total6,4732,4813,992
American Indian/Native American311219
Asian1264779
Black/African American35594261
Hispanic865305560
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1275
White4,6861,8472,839
Two More17962117
Un-Known216105111
Student Population in Online Programs at ABTech
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students6,4732,0161,8922,565

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