As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, Pamlico Community College expounds the philosophy that educational opportunities should be provided to all. The system itself is characterized by its attempt to provide a "total education" through a diversity of programs designed to offer opportunites for adult citizens to earn a better living and to live a better life. Through a diversity of methods, delivery systems, and learning resources, PCC strives to make opportunities available to expand the horizons of service area citizens. The primary focus of the College's mission is accessibility and accountability.