What Edgecombe Community College does

Edgecombe Community College (ECC) is a public two-year community college founded in 1967 and operating under the North Carolina Community College System. It serves approximately 5,500 individuals annually across two physical campuses in Tarboro (headquarters, 2009 W. Wilson St.) and Rocky Mount (225 Tarboro St.), plus online and off-site community-based delivery. The institution offers more than 200 credentials organized into three academic divisions: Arts and Sciences (college transfer), Business, Industry and Technologies, and Health Sciences — spanning associate degrees, one-year diplomas, and certificates in fields such as nursing (4th-ranked PN program in North Carolina), welding, electrical systems, IT, criminal justice, and radiography. ECC also runs extensive Continuing Education, adult basic education/GED, workforce and public-safety training, apprenticeshipNC, small business development, and summer youth camps.

Name

Edgecombe Community College

Legal name

Edgecombe Community College

Website

https://edgecombe.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Continuing education courses
• Health sciences programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public community college with tuition and fees of approximately $2,640 annually for in-state students. Revenue from curriculum program tuition, continuing education course fees, and related educational services.
2. State Appropriations: Public funding from North Carolina state government for community college operations.
3. Federal Grants and Financial Aid: Federal Pell Grants, Next NC Scholarship (state-federal combination), and other federal student aid programs that flow through the institution.
4. ECC Foundation Scholarships: The ECC Foundation provides more than $100,000 annually in scholarships to students, funded through private donations and fundraising events.
5. Continuing Education Programs: Fee-based continuing education courses including occupational extension classes, self-supporting courses, and professional development programs with varying fee structures based on course hours.
6. Private Donations and Grants: Major donations including $1 million gift through John R. Jenkins Trust, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events such as the annual golf tournament raising approximately $50,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Edgecombe Community College is a public two-year community college that delivers associate degrees, one-year diplomas, and certificate credentials across arts and sciences, business and technical, and health sciences fields, serving approximately 5,500 individuals annually through two campuses and online programs. It supplements curriculum instruction with extensive continuing education, workforce development, adult education, and small business support, and wraps academic offerings in comprehensive student services including financial aid processing, tutoring, the Starfish Early Alert retention system, library resources, and career placement.

Product overview

Edgecombe Community College is a two-year public community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and student services across its Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses with online options. The institution provides more than 200 credentials including two-year associate degrees, one-year diplomas, and certificate programs organized through three academic divisions: Arts and Sciences (College Transfer), Business Industry and Technologies, and Health Sciences. The college also offers extensive Continuing Education programs including workforce training, health occupations, public safety, and small business support. Student services include financial aid processing (Next NC Scholarship, federal aid), academic success support (tutoring, Starfish early alert), career services (College Central Network, CRC certification), library resources, and veterans services. The college serves approximately 5,500 individuals annually through curriculum programs, continuing education, and community outreach initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Two-Year Degree Programs
• Diploma Programs
• Certificate Programs Certificate programs providing targeted training in high-demand career areas including healthcare, trades, and technology.
• Arts and Sciences Division (College Transfer) Division offering College Transfer programs including Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees designed to prepare students for university transfer.
• Business, Industry, and Technologies Division Division providing programs in accounting, agribusiness, automotive, barbering, business administration, cosmetology, criminal justice, early childhood education, electrical systems, healthcare management, information technology, manufacturing, welding, and other technical fields.
• Health Sciences Division Division offering healthcare programs including nursing (ADN and PN), radiography, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, medical assisting, dental hygiene, dental assisting, computed tomography, MRI, health information technology, and physical therapist assistant.
• College and Career Readiness (Adult Education) Adult education programs including Adult Basic Education, Adult High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (GED), English Language Acquisition, and stackable credentials for career advancement.
• Continuing Education Programs Lifelong learning programs including business and industry training, apprenticeshipNC, gunsmithing, welding, Ed2Go online courses, human resources development, health occupations, public safety programs, and small business center services.
• Health Occupations Continuing Education Training Continuing education for healthcare careers including Community Health Worker, Mammography, Medication Aide, Nurse Aide I and II, Phlebotomy, and PHCAST training.
• Public Safety Continuing Education Training Emergency Medical Services, Fire and Rescue Training, and Law Enforcement/BLET programs for career advancement in public safety fields.
• Small Business Center Services Free confidential counseling, business webinars, workshops, and resources for starting or growing small businesses in Edgecombe County, delivered through the NC Community College System Small Business Center Network.
• Camp College Summer Programs Summer camps for students entering kindergarten through 9th grade, offering STEM, space exploration, construction, electronics, CSI forensics, and skilled trades programs.
• Work-based Learning Programs Experiential learning programs providing on-the-job training and workplace experience integrated with academic curriculum.
• Online Education via Moodle Distance learning programs via Moodle LMS offering curriculum online learning for students who cannot attend on-campus classes.
• Financial Aid Services Comprehensive financial aid services including Next NC Scholarship (up to $3,000 for NC residents), federal grants, work-study, Finish Line Grant, and Foundation scholarships totaling over $100,000 annually.
• Academic Success Center One-stop academic support services including free tutoring, test proctoring, navigation services, Self Service access, and Starfish early alert system support at both Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses.
• Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) Nationally recognized credential based on WorkKeys assessments measuring reading for information, applied math, and locating information skills, offered at Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels.
• Library Services Library with online catalog, digital collections, study rooms, and access to databases including BoardVitals, Credo Reference, EBSCOhost eBooks, Gale Virtual Reference, NC Live, NewsBank, Overdrive, and Learning Express at Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses.
• Student Veterans Services Comprehensive support for student veterans including enrollment pathway assistance, student veteran association, forms, and FAQ resources.
• ADA/Disability Services Support services for hearing impaired, visually impaired, orthopedically handicapped, learning disabled, and other health impaired students ensuring equal access to education under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Student Assistance Program (E-SAP) Free confidential short-term therapy and work-life resources for students dealing with personal, emotional, financial, or other concerns affecting academic performance.
• Edgecombe Performance Series Annual performing arts series presenting quality performances at affordable prices to fulfill cultural needs of the college's service area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% retention rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration17 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Jersey Mike's (Tarboro)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Fundraiser partnership May 5-7, 2026 raised $3,400 to support ECC Foundation students. Jersey Mike's donated 100% of proceeds from ECC promotional coupons.
• East Carolina University College of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Eastern North Carolina RIBN (Regional Initiative for Preparing for Careers in Nursing) partnership providing RN-to-BSN pathway for nursing students. Allows ADN graduates to seamlessly transition to BSN completion at ECU.
• North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024First community college in North Carolina to establish articulation agreement with NCSSM. Select classes completed through NCSSM Connect program (distance education via interactive video conferencing) transfer to ECC.
• UNC Health NashcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNC Health Nash Nurse Scholars Program - Seven ECC nursing students accepted into program that funds tuition and books with monthly stipends for high-achieving students pursuing associate degree in nursing.
• National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECC Small Business Center received Level 1 Everyday Entrepreneur Program award of $5,000 through NACCE to support entrepreneurship resources, curriculum, and funding for community college entrepreneurs.
• NC Community College System Small Business Center Network (SBCN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of statewide network providing support for small business development and growth. SBC provides templates, tax information, self-assessments, and business counseling through affiliated centers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fayetteville Technical Community College: NC community college with comparable breadth of programs including strong skilled trades, healthcare, and transfer pathways for a regional service population.
• Wake Technical Community College: Largest NC community college with comprehensive transfer, workforce, and continuing education programs; serves as a benchmark for program breadth and outcomes within the same NC Community College System.
• Nash Community College: Public community college in Rocky Mount, NC, directly overlapping ECC's service area and competing for the same students in health sciences, transfer, and workforce programs.
• Pitt Community College: Nearby NC community college in Winterville, NC, offering similar two-year degrees, diplomas, certificates, and continuing education including strong health sciences and trades programs.
• Central Piedmont Community College: Large NC community college in Charlotte offering extensive two-year degrees, continuing education, and workforce training across diverse program areas similar to ECC's portfolio.
• Guilford Technical Community College: Mid-sized NC community college with similar portfolio of transfer programs, health sciences, skilled trades, and continuing education serving a regional population.
• Cape Fear Community College: NC Community College System institution offering comparable associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, and continuing education aligned with regional workforce needs.
• Vance-Granville Community College: Public community college serving a similar rural North Carolina region with comparable curriculum, continuing education, and workforce development programs.
• Wilson Community College: NC Community College System school in Wilson, NC, directly adjacent to ECC's service area with comparable academic, workforce, and continuing education offerings.
• Roanoke-Chowan Community College: Small rural NC community college in the northeastern part of the state serving a similar economically distressed region with comparable curriculum and continuing education programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/edgecombecc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/edgecombeedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/133586962544
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edgecombe-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/edgecombecc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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