Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Roanoke-Chowan Community College worth it?
Pay $5,570/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $29,324 ten years out — about 5.3× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: A.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Roanoke-Chowan Community College vs North Carolina avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical North Carolina college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Roanoke-Chowan Community College | North Carolina avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $5,570 | $15,844 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $29,324 | $44,299 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | — | $21,832 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 36.8% | 47.2% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 67.4% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $37,660 over four years. Most students get $3,845/yr in grants and scholarships.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Roanoke-Chowan Community College grad earns about -$627,040 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Roanoke-Chowan Community College
The average student at Roanoke-Chowan Community College pays $5,570 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $9,415 published sticker price. That is below the NC average net price of $15,844.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $29,324 — below the NC median of $44,299. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Roanoke-Chowan Community College?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $5,570 per year. That's $3,845/yr in financial aid against the $9,415 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $22,280.
How much do Roanoke-Chowan Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Roanoke-Chowan Community College graduates earn a median of $29,324 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 5.3× the annual net cost.
Is Roanoke-Chowan Community College worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Roanoke-Chowan Community College a value grade of A — top 17% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $5,570/yr, earn $29,324/yr ten years out, ROI score of 13.16. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Roanoke-Chowan Community College?
32% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 0% take federal student loans. On average, students get $3,845 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Roanoke-Chowan Community College?
In-state tuition is $2,642 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $8,786 per year — a difference of $6,144/yr or $24,576 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Roanoke-Chowan Community College?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $5,690. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →