Founding
Edgecombe Technical Institute opened as an extension unit of Wilson County Technical Institute in 1967. In August 1968, the new school held its first classes.
Facilities
| Tarboro campus | 120 acres, 12 buildings |
| Rocky Mount campus | 1 city block, 3 buildings |
Operating Budget
$23.01 million
ECC Foundation
| Total Assets | $3,349801 |
| Endowed Net Assets | $2,216,574 |
Student Enrollment
Curriculum Students
| Fall 2023 | 1,583 |
| Spring 2024 (estimate) | 1,508 |
Continuing Education Students
| January 2024 – December 2024 | 3,245 |
Curriculum Students
Fall 2023
| Average Age | 27 |
| Female | 75% |
| Male | 25% |
| Part-time students | 86% |
| Employed while enrolled | 41% |
| Edgecombe County Residents | 51% |
| Out-of-county residents | 49% |
Continuing Education Students
| Female | 52% |
| Male | 48% |
Tuition and Fees
2025
| In-state per semester hour | $76 tuition, $90 tuition & fees $1,270 per semester (15 hours) |
| Out-of-state per semester hour | $268 tuition, $282 tuition & fees $4,150 per semester (15 hours) |
Financial Aid
Federal Financial Aid
| Students receiving federal aid, including PELL grants, loans, and work-study | 91% |
| Students receiving PELL grants | 87% (995 students) |
| Average PELL award amount | $3,555 |
| Total PELL awards | $1,560,499 |
ECC Foundation Assistance
| Scholarships available | 85 |
| Average award amount | $150 – 1,000 |
| Total scholarships | $79,000 |
Offerings
Curriculum Programs
| Degree programs | 51 |
| Diploma programs | 22 |
| Certificate programs | 56 |
| Collaborative high school certificate programs | 27 |
Continuing Education Programs
| Classes (Spring – Fall 2024) | 867 |
- Occupational Extension – Computer Skills, Effective Teacher Training, Medication Aide, NAI Refresher, Nurse Aide I & II, Phlebotomy, Real Estate, Safety/OSHA/Hazcom/Hazwoper Training, Spanish for the Workplace, Welding, Forklift Operator, and NCCER Certified Construction.
- Human Resources Development – Career Readiness Certification Prep; Interview, Resumé, Application (IRA) Workshop; Job Smart for the 21st Century; NC Works; On Target Employment; Technology in the Workplace; Transitions to Employment; Digital Literacy (NORTHSTAR); etc.
- College & Career Readiness – Adult High School Diploma Program, ELA English Language Acquisition (formerly ESL), High School Equivalency Program, Pre-Curriculum/Pre-Employment Academic Remediation, Transition to Post-Secondary Education
- Small Business Center – Small Business Consulting, starting your own business training through one-on-one assistance, seminars, and webinars.
- Special Programs – Community Service, Ed2Go online courses, Gunsmithing, Historic Preservation, Hobbies and Crafts, Notary Public, Upholstery, etc.
- Public Safety – ACLS, BLET, Detention Officer Certification Training, Correctional Training, CPR, EMS & EMT, Firefighter Training, Law Enforcement & K9 Training, PALS
Online Education (Fall 2024)
| Courses | 157 |
| Students | 976 |
Types of Online Learning:
- Online – Online courses anytime and anywhere internet access is available. Classroom attendance is not required.
- Hybrid – Combination of in-person and online classes. Meets 49% or less in person.
- Blended – Combination of in-person and online classes. Meets at least 50% or more in person.
Library
| Print volumes | 38,120 |
| Electronic resources | 444,310 |
| Computers, printers, copiers | 65 |
| Information Literacy orientations and classes | 12 |
Faculty & Staff
| Full-time curriculum faculty | 66 |
| Part-time curriculum faculty | 59 |
| Full-time staff | 82 |
| Student/instructor ratio | 13:1 |
Curriculum Faculty Degrees
| Doctorate degree | 9% |
| Master’s degree | 56% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 18% |
| Associate’s degree | 9% |
| Diplomas & other credentials | 8% |