Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States · Est. 1958 · Community College

Public community college in Goldsboro, NC offering 70+ credit programs and workforce training since 1958.

  • Established April 3, 1958 as Goldsboro Industrial Education Center; became Wayne Community College in 1967
  • Public community college, part of North Carolina Community College System
  • Located in Goldsboro, North Carolina; main campus at 3000 Wayne Memorial Drive
  • Over 14,000 curriculum and extension students enrolled annually
  • Nine buildings spanning over 287,000 square feet with flexible course delivery (in-person, online, hybrid)
  • Offers degrees, diplomas, certificates, and college transfer pathways plus workforce continuing education

Academics

Wayne Community College offers more than 70 credit programs including degrees, diplomas, and certificates across diverse disciplines. Featured programs include Building Construction Technology and Forensic Science. The college provides multiple pathways: college credit programs for workforce entry and university transfer, College in High School (tuition-free), Adult High School completion, and Workforce Continuing Education with short-term training courses starting weekly. Courses are available in multiple formats—traditional in-person, online, and hybrid—with flexible scheduling including evening and late-start options.

Campus & Student Life

The campus features nine buildings with over 287,000 square feet of facilities. Student life includes the BeanSweet Cafe, student government, clubs, and activities coordinated through the Office of Student Activities. The college maintains a vibrant community with events, a campus store, and library services. Wayne Early Middle College High School is located on campus, accepting its first freshman class in August 2007. The college mascot is the Bison, and school colors are blue and gold.

Admissions

Wayne Community College welcomes new students, current students, and visiting students from four-year institutions. The college offers rolling admissions with multiple start dates throughout the year (Summer, Fall, Spring with various start windows). Prospective students can apply online and register for courses through Self-Service. The Admissions & Records office provides support at 919-739-6720 or wcc-admissions@waynecc.edu. Financial aid assistance is available at 919-739-6735.

Career Services & Outcomes

Career Services, located in the Wayne Learning Center, offers guidance, workshops, seminars, and one-on-one career counseling. The college facilitates employer connections, internships, and job placement through its Employer & School Engagement Coordinator. Success stories highlight graduates in fields including office management, sustainable agriculture, operations management, risk management/insurance, and healthcare. The college emphasizes work-based learning and networking opportunities to prepare students for career advancement.

Founded
1958
Type
Community College
Courses
12
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationNorth Carolina Community College System
Websitehttps://www.waynecc.edu/
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
12
Avg career outcomes
$34.1K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources