Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Shelby, North Carolina, Cleveland Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,097 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $33,755 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 20.4%. The average net price after financial aid is $995 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Teacher Education, and Heating & Air Conditioning.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,755
Graduation Rate
20.4%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$995
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
16.96x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,097
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
20.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,602
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,746
Pell Grant Rate
52.1%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$498
Income $30K–$48K
$1,600
Income $48K–$75K
$1,676
Student Demographics
Women
64.2%
White
66.7%
Black
23.3%
Hispanic
3.6%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
2.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (38)
Associate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $38,334 | 252 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $51,660 | 24 |
| Registered Nursing | $78,944 | 24 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 15 |
| Teacher Education | $29,575 | 14 |
| Business Administration & Management | $35,878 | 11 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 5 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $25,191 | 47 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $50,074 | 35 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 33 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 31 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 27 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 27 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 22 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 20 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 19 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 13 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 13 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 12 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 7 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 6 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 4 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications | Associate | 2 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Associate | 2 |
| Plumbing | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agricultural Production | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- 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
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- Best ROI Colleges
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- Most Affordable Colleges in North Carolina
- Best ROI Colleges in North Carolina
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