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Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NCPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$3,345
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
15.1K
Students
Large campus body
$32,138
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Central Piedmont Community College is a public institution located in the city setting of Charlotte, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 15.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
15.1K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing8% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,388
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,379
Earnings 5yr: $69,816
Debt: $16,125
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,004
Earnings 5yr: $57,950
Debt: $16,422
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,413
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,094
Earnings 5yr: $58,334
Debt: $10,456
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,210
Earnings 5yr: $62,806
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $61,412
Earnings 5yr: $59,073
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,072
Earnings 5yr: $59,661
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $55,919
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,400
Earnings 5yr: $51,610
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,210
Earnings 5yr: $46,515
Debt: $17,512
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $48,147
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,967
Earnings 5yr: $32,514
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,205
Earnings 5yr: $44,141
Debt: $7,104
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,331
Earnings 5yr: $50,524
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,216
Earnings 5yr: $51,380
Debt: $6,959
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $44,023
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,452
Earnings 5yr: $49,630
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $42,770
Earnings 5yr: $51,628
Debt: $10,812
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,911
Earnings 5yr: $39,541
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$3,345
In-State Tuition$2,792
Out-of-State Tuition$8,936
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

29%
Pell Grants
0%
Take Loans
30%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$32,138
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$37,865

Completion Signals

31%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$59/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

42%
Men
58%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
41%
Part-Time Share
58%
Avg Family Income
$22,718
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