Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina · Public · Predominantly associate's · City: Large

Official websiteNet price calculatorAccreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

The average annual net price for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid (in-state) is $1,741. 38% of first-time, full-time students completed within 150% of normal time. Students who received federal aid had median earnings of $43,413 ten years after entering.

Average net price
$1,741
per year Verified data
Completion rate
38%
within 150% of normal time Verified data
Median earnings
$43,413
10 years after entry Verified data
Median debt
Data unavailable
graduates, federal loans Data unavailable

Cost and net price

In-state tuition and fees$2,454
Out-of-state tuition and fees$7,062
Average cost of attendance$11,351
Books and supplies$704
Room and board, on campusData unavailable
Average net price, all aided students$1,741
Average net price, family income $0 to $30,000$1,718
Average net price, family income over $110,000Data unavailable

Net price is the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time undergraduates who receive federal aid, at in-state rates. Your price depends on your family finances; use the school's net price calculator for an estimate. Tuition: AcadYr 2025-26, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26. Net price and cost of attendance: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26.

Admissions and enrollment

Admission rate
Data unavailable
SAT range, middle 50% (reading plus math)
Data unavailable
ACT composite range, middle 50%
Data unavailable
Undergraduate enrollment
15,067
Graduate enrollment
Data unavailable
Students receiving Pell grants
33%
Student to faculty ratio
15 to 1

Admission rate and enrollment: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. SAT and ACT ranges come from IPEDS and may not reflect test-optional policies.

Graduation, earnings, and debt

Completion within 150% of normal time38%
Completion within normal time23%
First-year retention (full-time)70%
Median federal debt, graduatesSuppressed for privacy
Typical monthly payment on that debt (10 years)Suppressed for privacy
Median Parent PLUS debt, completers$11,500
Share earning more than a typical high school graduate, 6 years after entry55%
1 year after completion$43,908
4 years after completion$48,441
6 years after entry$37,812
8 years after entry$40,560
10 years after entry$43,413
Median earnings of former students who received federal aid and are working and not enrolled. Ten years after entry the median is $43,413; the middle half earned $24,813 to $64,306. Cohorts differ by measure; see definitions below.
Measure definitions and cohorts
  • Median earnings of students working and not enrolled 10 years after entry (MD_EARN_WNE_P10): Treasury AY2011-12, AY2012-13 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_1YR): Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 years after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_4YR): Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • The median debt for students who have completed (GRAD_DEBT_MDN): NSLDS FY2024, FY2025 pooled cohorts
  • Completion rate for first-time, full-time students at four-year institutions (150% of expected time to completion) (C150_4): Fall 2019 or AcadYr 2019-20 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26
  • Average net price for Title IV institutions (public institutions) (NPT4_PUB): AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26

Institution-level earnings cover students who received federal financial aid, including students who did not complete. Debt figures include federal loans only and exclude private loans.

Programs and program-level outcomes

Highest early earnings among programs at Central Piedmont Community College

Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled one year after completing, by program. Programs with too few graduates are suppressed for privacy and not shown.

93 programs reported. Program earnings are for graduates of this school's program, which is different from the wages of everyone working in a related occupation.

Undergraduate certificate (48)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · No credentials fully online
83Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
CIP 51.09 · No credentials fully online
47Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
CIP 51.08 · No credentials fully online
41Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
American Sign Language
CIP 16.16 · No credentials fully online
42Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
CIP 01.06 · Some credentials fully online
56Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.01 · No credentials fully online
152Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
CIP 10.02 · Some credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
CIP 46.04 · No credentials fully online
173Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · No credentials fully online
289$47,412$10,711
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.02 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
CIP 51.10 · No credentials fully online
12Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CIP 11.01 · Some credentials fully online
607$61,493$12,500
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
CIP 12.04 · No credentials fully online
52Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Criminal Justice and Corrections
CIP 43.01 · Some credentials fully online
113Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Culinary Arts and Related Services
CIP 12.05 · No credentials fully online
291Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.06 · No credentials fully online
31$40,235Suppressed for privacy
Design and Applied Arts
CIP 50.04 · Some credentials fully online
547$28,742Suppressed for privacy
Education, General
CIP 13.01 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Educational Administration and Supervision
CIP 13.04 · Some credentials fully online
83Suppressed for privacy$11,000
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
CIP 46.03 · No credentials fully online
156Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.03 · No credentials fully online
10Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.04 · Some credentials fully online
78Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.11 · No credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
CIP 15.99 · Some credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fire Protection
CIP 43.02 · No credentials fully online
10Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Graphic Communications
CIP 10.03 · Some credentials fully online
19Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services
CIP 51.07 · No credentials fully online
23Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
CIP 47.02 · No credentials fully online
53Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.03 · No credentials fully online
32Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Hospitality Administration/Management
CIP 52.09 · No credentials fully online
26Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
CIP 19.07 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.06 · No credentials fully online
13Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Legal Support Services
CIP 22.03 · Some credentials fully online
15$49,125Suppressed for privacy
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
CIP 24.01 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Management Information Systems and Services
CIP 52.12 · No credentials fully online
30Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.08 · No credentials fully online
21Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
CIP 14.42 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.15 · No credentials fully online
35Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians
CIP 41.02 · Some credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.18 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
CIP 51.39 · No credentials fully online
18Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working
CIP 48.05 · Some credentials fully online
277Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.07 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
CIP 51.23 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Social Work
CIP 44.07 · Some credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · Some credentials fully online
495Suppressed for privacy$11,125
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.06 · No credentials fully online
279Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Woodworking
CIP 48.07 · No credentials fully online
51Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Associate's degree (45)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · No credentials fully online
30$44,767Suppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
CIP 51.09 · Some credentials fully online
51$61,826$9,685
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
CIP 51.08 · Some credentials fully online
47$46,293$15,526
American Sign Language
CIP 16.16 · No credentials fully online
9Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
CIP 01.06 · No credentials fully online
15Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.01 · No credentials fully online
18Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
CIP 10.02 · Some credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
CIP 46.04 · No credentials fully online
30$62,526Suppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · No credentials fully online
90$40,006$6,562
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.02 · Some credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
CIP 51.10 · Some credentials fully online
12Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.12 · Some credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CIP 11.01 · All credentials fully online
109$49,259$9,500
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
CIP 12.04 · No credentials fully online
18$24,015Suppressed for privacy
Criminal Justice and Corrections
CIP 43.01 · Some credentials fully online
16Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Culinary Arts and Related Services
CIP 12.05 · No credentials fully online
26$33,470Suppressed for privacy
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.06 · No credentials fully online
23Suppressed for privacy$11,000
Design and Applied Arts
CIP 50.04 · Some credentials fully online
79$31,367$10,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
CIP 46.03 · No credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.03 · No credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.04 · Some credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering, General
CIP 14.01 · Some credentials fully online
55Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.11 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fire Protection
CIP 43.02 · No credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Graphic Communications
CIP 10.03 · Some credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
CIP 51.99
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services
CIP 51.07 · Some credentials fully online
18$39,436Suppressed for privacy
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
CIP 51.11 · All credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
CIP 47.02 · No credentials fully online
12Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
CIP 43.99 · All credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Hospitality Administration/Management
CIP 52.09 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Legal Support Services
CIP 22.03 · Some credentials fully online
20$41,264Suppressed for privacy
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
CIP 24.01 · Some credentials fully online
1,822$32,426$7,651
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.08 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
CIP 14.42 · Some credentials fully online
11Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.15 · No credentials fully online
11Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians
CIP 41.02 · Some credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.18 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working
CIP 48.05 · Some credentials fully online
18Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.07 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
CIP 51.38 · No credentials fully online
76$77,700$14,449
Security Science and Technology
CIP 43.04 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Sustainability Studies
CIP 30.33 · Some credentials fully online
2Data unavailableSuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · Some credentials fully online
58$32,988$8,389
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.06 · No credentials fully online
76$55,646Suppressed for privacy
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
UNITID 198260, OPEID 002915. Data unavailable means the Department of Education did not publish the figure or suppressed it for privacy. Report a data issue.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.