Is Central Piedmont Community College worth it?
Central Piedmont Community College is a public, two-year institution in Charlotte, North Carolina (large city). It awarded 7,107 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, information technology and game and interactive media design.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,962
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,441
Median earnings 10 years after
$37,865
Average net price
$3,345
Completion rate
31%
Completions (2024)
7,107
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
15,067
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $24,056 | $45,205 | 298 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $61,455 | $74,004 | 62 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $36,962 | $44,216 | 58 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $73,310 | $74,379 | 56 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $35,967 | $50,210 | 49 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $44,653 | $62,210 | 48 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | $40,854 | $69,094 | 47 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | $27,127 | $34,705 | 41 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | $35,314 | $43,452 | 29 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $31,360 | $35,809 | 29 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $56,456 | $60,072 | 29 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate | $40,149 | $53,400 | 27 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate | $30,979 | $47,967 | 26 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | $23,865 | $37,153 | 22 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $35,101 | $41,911 | 22 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 1,822 |
| Information Technology | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 607 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 403 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 351 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 266 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 261 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 245 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 179 |
| Building/Property Maintenance | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 172 |
| Electrician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 156 |
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Sources: federal figures for Central Piedmont Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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