Western Piedmont Community College

Morganton, NC · Public · Associate degree-granting

Western Piedmont Community College is a public institution in Morganton, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,339 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,195 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 42.6%. The average net price after financial aid is $6,448 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, and Teacher Education.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,195
Graduation Rate
42.6%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$6,448
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.65x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,339
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
75.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$2,650
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,794
Pell Grant Rate
45.4%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$4,471
Income $30K–$48K
$6,147
Income $48K–$75K
$7,386

Student Demographics

Women
61.0%
White
70.1%
Black
6.0%
Hispanic
14.9%
Asian
7.2%
Two or More Races
0.4%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
28.5%

Accreditations

Programs (48)

Associate (22)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $37,986 141
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 18
Registered Nursing $72,011 18
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 13
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 11
Business Administration & Management Not reported 11
Accounting Not reported 8
Legal Support Services Not reported 7
Teacher Education Not reported 6
Machinist Not reported 6
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 6
Criminal Justice & Corrections $46,450 5
Applied Horticulture Not reported 4
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry Not reported 4
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 4
Mental Health Services Not reported 4
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Not reported 4
Graphic Communications Not reported 3
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 3
Computer Engineering Technology Not reported 3
Building Construction Not reported 3
Health Services Administration Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (23)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 44
Criminal Justice & Corrections $50,871 35
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 30
Teacher Education Not reported 26
Accounting Not reported 18
Mental Health Services Not reported 12
Business Administration & Management Not reported 12
American Sign Language Not reported 11
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 11
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry Not reported 10
Legal Support Services Not reported 9
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 9
Dental Support Services $30,218 9
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 7
Machinist Not reported 7
Educational Administration Not reported 5
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Not reported 5
Applied Horticulture Not reported 4
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4
Computer Engineering Technology Not reported 4
Graphic Communications Not reported 3
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 3
Health Services Administration Not reported 3
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Electrical Engineering Technology Associate 1
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Associate 1
Building Construction Undergraduate Certificate 1

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