Is Central Piedmont Community College worth it?

Charlotte, NC · Public · 2-year

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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Federal context for Central Piedmont Community College

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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

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$24,056$45,205298
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate$61,455$74,00462
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate$36,962$44,21658
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$73,310$74,37956
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate$35,967$50,21049
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$44,653$62,21048
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate$40,854$69,09447
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociate$27,127$34,70541
Legal Support ServicesAssociate$35,314$43,45229
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$31,360$35,80929
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate$56,456$60,07229
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate$40,149$53,40027
Design and Applied ArtsAssociate$30,979$47,96726
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate$23,865$37,15322
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate$35,101$41,91122

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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate1,822
Information TechnologyCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr607
Game and Interactive Media DesignCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr403
Early Childhood Education and TeachingCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr351
Business Administration and Management, GeneralCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr266
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr261
Welding Technology/WelderCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr245
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr179
Building/Property MaintenanceCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr172
ElectricianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr156

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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.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page