Carteret Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Inquiries regarding the programs and services of Carteret Community College should be addressed with the College directly. For questions about the accreditation of Carteret Community College contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500.
Carteret Community College’s accreditation was last reaffirmed in 2020. The next review of the 5th year report will be in 2025. The next reaffirmation should occur in August 2030.
Carteret Community College is recognized by the Department of Education as an institution of higher learning and is qualified to receive federal assistance in its higher education programs.
Carteret Community College’s High School Diploma Program meets the standards required by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for the purpose of awarding high school diplomas.
Program Accreditations
In addition to institutional accreditation, many Carteret CC programs have obtained professional accreditation, approval, or certifications as well.
| Program | Name & Contact Information | Approval, Certification, or Accreditation | Date of Last Review | Date of Next Review | Negative Action Taken (Yes or N0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Associate Degree Nursing (recognized by DOE) | NC Board of Nursing Box 2129 Raleigh, NC 27602 Telephone: (919)782-3211 Website: http://www.ncbon.com | Approval | October 2023 | Fall 2031 | No |
This nursing education program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing | Accreditation | October 2023 | Fall 2031 | No | |
| Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) | The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program is approved by the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission | Accreditation | May 2024 | May 2029 | No |
| Captain 's Licensing and Merchant Mariner Credentialing | US Coast Guard National Maritime Center 130 East Burr Boulevard | Certification | OUPV- 6/1/25; Marine Assistance Towing- 6/1/25; Upgrade to 100 Ton -4/1/25; Upgrade 100 Ton to 200 Ton – 10/01/17; Able Seaman- 10/1/20 | OUPV-6/1/30; Marine Assistance Towing-6/1/30 Upgrade to 100 Ton – 4/1/30 Upgrade 100 Ton to 200 Ton – 10/31/22; Able Seaman- 10/1/25 | No |
| Code Official Training | North Carolina Code Qualifications Board 322 Chapanoke Road Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27603 Telephone: (919) 661-5880 Website: http://www.ncdoi.com/osfm | Approval | April 1, 2020 | Indefinite, unless there is a problem | No |
Cosmetology Esthetics Technology Manicuring/Nail Technology | North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners 121 Edinburgh S Drive Suite 209 Cary, NC 27511 Telephone: (919) 736-6123 Website: http://www.cosmetology.state.nc.us. | Certification | January 2025 | January 2026 | No |
| Detention Officer Certification | NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission NC Department of Justice | Accreditation | December 1, 2020 | December 1, 2025 | No |
| Emergency Medical Science | NC Office of Emergency Medical Services 701 Barbour Drive Raleigh, NC 27603-2008 Mail: 2707 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2707 Telephone: (919) 855-3935 Website: http://www.ncems.org. | Approval | February 2021 | February 2025 | No |
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), http://www.caahep.org Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Science Programs (CoAEMSP) | Accreditation | February 2025 | February 2029 | No | |
| Fire And Rescue Training | NC Fire and Rescue Commission 322 Chapanoke Rd Raleigh, NC 27603 Telephone: (919)661-5880 Website: http://www.ncdoi.com/osfm | Accreditation | April 2023 | April 2028 | No |
| Massage Therapy | North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy 4140 Parklake Ave. | Certification | September 2025 | September 2026 | No |
| Therapeutic Massage Program Headquarters Jessica Burgess, NQC President 1108 Swisher Center Road Kernersville, NC 27284 Office: (336) 734-7902 Fax: (336) 992-1049 | September 2025 | September 2026 | No | ||
| Medical Assisting | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) Website: https://www.maerb.org | Accreditation | September 2017 | November 2026 | No |
| Medication Aide | NC Department of Health and Human Resources; Division of Facility Services; Medication Aide Program 2709 Mail Services Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Telephone: (919) 855-3970 Website: http://www.ncnar.org | Approval | February 2020 | September 2025 | No |
| Nursing Assistant I | NC Department of Health and Human Resources; Division of Health Service Regulation, Health Care Personnel Registry, Center for Aide Regulation and Education 2709 Mail Services Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Telephone: (919) 855-3970 Website: http://www.ncnar.org | Approval | September 1, 2023 | September 2026 | No |
| Nursing Assistant II | NC Board of Nursing 4516 Lake Boone Trail Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone: (919) 782-3211 Website: http://www.ncbon.com | Approval | March 2025 | March 2026 | No |
| Paralegal Technology | NC State Bar 208 Fayetteville Street PO Box 25908 Raleigh, NC 27611-5908 Telephone: (919) 828-4620 Website: http://www.nccertifiedparalegal.org. | Qualified | August 29, 2024 | 2026 | No |
| American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals Approval Commission 321 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60654-7598 Telephone: (312) 88-5617 Website: www.abaparalegals.org | Approval | Self-Study/Reapproval February 2021 | February 2028 | No | |
| Pharmacy Technician | The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board 1100 15th Street, NW Suite 730 Washington, DC 20005-1707 Telephone: 800-363-8012 Website: http://www.ptcb.org. | Accreditation | February 2025 | February 2026 | No |
Radiography (recognized by DOE) | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 North Wacker Drive Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 Telephone: (312)704-5300 E-mail: mailto:mail@jrcert.org Website: http://www.jrcert.org | Accreditation
| May 2023 | Second Quarter 2031 | No |
| Respiratory Therapy | Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 1248 Harwood Road Bedford, TX 76021-4244 Telephone: (817) 283-2835 Website: http://www.coarc.com | Accreditation | November 2015 (latest site visit June 2025) | at time of publication November 2025 (new accreditation will be announced Fall 2025) | No |