College Closed Saturday Because of Winter Storm

All Wake Tech campuses are closed Saturday, January 31, 2026, due to inclement weather. Students taking in-person classes should check with their instructors for more information. Online classes will continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech services, including Admissions and Academic Advising, are available virtually at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.

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Institutional Effectiveness

Wake Tech's Economic Impact

From its operations to the construction of new facilities to the activities of its students and alumni, Wake Tech promotes economic growth and has a positive impact on the community.

In 2021, national research firm EMSI/Burning Glass conducted an in-depth analysis and found that the college has an annual impact of $1 billion on the local economy and supports nearly 14,000 jobs – one out of every 56 jobs in Wake County.

Here are some of the many findings from the analysis:

  • Wake Tech graduates earn $9,800 more per year than Wake County residents who have only a high school diploma.
  • For every dollar students invest in a Wake Tech education, they receive a cumulative value of $3.20 in higher future earnings.
  • For every dollar invested in Wake Tech, the community receives $7 in added income and social savings.
Graphic of Wake Tech's total annual economic impact
Graphic of economic impact of Wake Tech alumni