Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting
Central Piedmont Community College is a public institution in Charlotte, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 15,067 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,865 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 28.9%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $7,925, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.78x. The average net price after financial aid is $3,345 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Design & Applied Arts, Business Administration & Management, Computer & Information Sciences, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,865
Graduation Rate
28.9%
Median Debt
$7,925
Average Net Price
$3,345
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
11.32x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.78x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
15,067
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,792
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,936
Pell Grant Rate
29.1%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,258
Income $30K–$48K
$2,068
Income $48K–$75K
$4,725
Student Demographics
Women
57.7%
White
30.8%
Black
30.1%
Hispanic
20.8%
Asian
4.4%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
30.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (77)
Associate (36)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,205 | 1,341 |
| Business Administration & Management | $44,216 | 90 |
| Registered Nursing | $74,379 | 73 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $47,967 | 62 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $62,210 | 58 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $69,094 | 56 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $50,210 | 51 |
| Dental Support Services | $60,072 | 50 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $74,004 | 46 |
| Teacher Education | $37,153 | 42 |
| Accounting | $38,809 | 32 |
| Engineering | $76,388 | 31 |
| Health Services Administration | $41,911 | 30 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $26,550 | 25 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $34,705 | 25 |
| Building Construction | $71,413 | 23 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 22 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $44,331 | 22 |
| Machinist | $53,400 | 18 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 16 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 15 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 13 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 13 |
| Mental Health Services | $38,741 | 13 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 12 |
| Legal Support Services | $43,452 | 10 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 8 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 7 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (35)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | $39,933 | 116 |
| Business Administration & Management | $42,770 | 91 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $61,412 | 86 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 57 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 51 |
| Machinist | $39,989 | 48 |
| Teacher Education | $33,718 | 42 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 42 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 41 |
| Accounting | $44,023 | 33 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 29 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $48,147 | 26 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 25 |
| Mental Health Services | $36,697 | 25 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 24 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $38,607 | 23 |
| Dental Support Services | $35,809 | 22 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 21 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $55,919 | 15 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 14 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 11 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 11 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 7 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 6 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 5 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Operations | $40,376 | Not reported |
| Management Information Systems | $36,301 | Not reported |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Construction Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Precision Production Programs
- 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 Liberal Arts Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in North Carolina
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