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General Contact
- School Code: 532000
- Phone: (800) 334-4111
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
65%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
44FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,565Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Plumber Courses
The Plumbing Technology and Plumber field of study in focused on the assessment, analysis, and installation of systems that carry fluid for many residential and commercial applications. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer plumber courses.
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Cape Fear Community College (CFCC)
143 Main Street, Buies Creek, NC
Focused on helping the students reach their professional and academic goals, Cape Fear Community College has been providing exceptional education and job training for its students since 1958. The CFCC campus at Wilmington is located at 411 North front Street Wilmington, NC 28401.
CFCC caters to wide range of students from those who would like to earn initial credits for a four-year Bachelor’s degree to those who wish to enhance their skills for a professional career. This college offers Curriculum and Continuing Education programs.
Under the Curriculum programs are Credit courses (Certificate, Diploma and Associate degree), College transfer, and Technical and Vocational programs. Students enrolled in transfer programs can easily transfer to UNC institutions including UNC-Wilmington, UNC Pembroke and UNC-Greensboro upon finishing their course.
On the other hand, students of the Continuing Education program are given the opportunity to take non-credit courses for professional development or personal enrichment; Adult High School, GED and English as a Second Language programs; and Small Business Center seminars and customized training.
CFCC is a constituent of the North Carolina Community College System and it has been accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Selected programs offered in this college certified by the appropriate accrediting bodies are Nursing, Criminal justice Technology, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Medical Sonography, Occupational therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technology, Phlebotomy and Practical Nursing.
In order to meet the diverse educational needs of the students, CFCC utilize different methods of class delivery. Students can choose to take traditional, hybrid or internet classes at their own convenience. Other services available for students are free tutoring, free computer access and study workshops.
Students Enrolled in the Plumber Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CFCC has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Less Than One Year Certificate | 1 |
Less Than Two-Year Award | 2 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
White | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Plumber program at Cape Fear Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Plumbers
Description
Assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, plumbers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.5% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Fayetteville, NC
- Total Employment: 320
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.44
- Average Annual Salary: $42520
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners
Description
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleaners employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants CFCC accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Cape Fear Community College may provide student services including:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Cape Fear Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Volleyball