Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Sanford, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Central Carolina Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,237 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $33,525 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 42.1%. The average net price after financial aid is $5,446 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Machinist, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,525
Graduation Rate
42.1%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$5,446
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.08x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,237
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
72.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,711
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,855
Pell Grant Rate
25.7%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,326
Income $30K–$48K
$4,660
Income $48K–$75K
$6,961
Income $110K+
$12,542
Student Demographics
Women
66.4%
White
49.4%
Black
18.6%
Hispanic
24.3%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More Races
4.7%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Preaccredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (63)
Associate (30)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $41,536 | 280 |
| Business Administration & Management | $47,827 | 47 |
| Registered Nursing | $80,075 | 26 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $43,626 | 20 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 19 |
| Teacher Education | $31,024 | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 16 |
| Dental Support Services | $47,898 | 15 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 14 |
| Health Services Administration | $40,028 | 13 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | Not reported | 11 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $42,196 | 9 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 9 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 9 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $74,826 | 6 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 6 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 5 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 5 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (31)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $29,811 | 90 |
| Machinist | $48,825 | 80 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $38,535 | 60 |
| Business Administration & Management | $44,263 | 53 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 48 |
| Library and Archives Assisting | Not reported | 41 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 35 |
| Teacher Education | $31,502 | 33 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $38,760 | 32 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 30 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 28 |
| Practical Nursing | $48,890 | 24 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 24 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 22 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 20 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 19 |
| Dental Support Services | $36,739 | 17 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 16 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 16 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 15 |
| Masonry | Not reported | 15 |
| Woodworking | Not reported | 15 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 14 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $31,866 | 9 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 3 |
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Associate | 2 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Agriculture Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in North Carolina
- Most Affordable Colleges in North Carolina
- Best ROI Colleges in North Carolina
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in North Carolina
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