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

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

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