South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting
South Piedmont Community College, based in Polkton, North Carolina, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,833 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,308 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 36.8%. The average net price after financial aid is $6,675 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Computer & Information Sciences, and Teacher Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,308
Graduation Rate
36.8%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$6,675
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.79x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,833
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
57.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$2,022
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,630
Pell Grant Rate
17.4%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,948
Income $30K–$48K
$5,576
Income $48K–$75K
$7,866
Income $110K+
$16,111
Student Demographics
Women
70.5%
White
46.8%
Black
21.7%
Hispanic
20.8%
Asian
2.1%
Two or More Races
3.0%
Accreditations
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (39)
Associate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $37,941 | 200 |
| Registered Nursing | $69,719 | 43 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 13 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 7 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 31 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 28 |
| Teacher Education | $35,260 | 20 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 19 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $55,293 | 14 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 9 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 8 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $38,777 | 6 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 4 |
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Associate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | 1 |
| Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Security & Protective Services | Associate | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health 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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