Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, based in Salisbury, North Carolina, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 4,164 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,936 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 32.6%. Mmedian graduate debt is $9,458, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.69x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,981 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Computer & Information Sciences, Machinist, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,936
Graduation Rate
32.6%
Median Debt
$9,458
Average Net Price
$7,981
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.38x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.69x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,164
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,064
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,672
Pell Grant Rate
28.5%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,580
Income $30K–$48K
$7,494
Income $48K–$75K
$8,903
Student Demographics
Women
64.5%
White
49.6%
Black
23.3%
Hispanic
17.6%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
23.9%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Preaccredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Preaccredited)
- 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 (45)
Associate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,094 | 475 |
| Registered Nursing | $73,387 | 79 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 48 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 37 |
| Business Administration & Management | $34,359 | 28 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 25 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 19 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $58,917 | 17 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 16 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 15 |
| Health Services Administration | $37,912 | 14 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 10 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 7 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | $43,739 | 155 |
| Machinist | $40,176 | 138 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $28,595 | 118 |
| Teacher Education | $30,994 | 61 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $62,881 | 51 |
| Health Services Administration | $38,403 | 50 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $58,642 | 43 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 26 |
| Business Administration & Management | $41,790 | 25 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 19 |
| Practical Nursing | $60,077 | 19 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 14 |
| Dental Support Services | $45,203 | 10 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 7 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Homeland Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Biotechnology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Homeland Security | Associate | 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 Liberal Arts Programs in North Carolina
- Lowest Debt Colleges in North Carolina
- Most Affordable Colleges in North Carolina
- Best ROI Colleges in North Carolina
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