Central Piedmont Community College

www.cpcc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,432
    2024 Average Net Price
    $4,616
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    20,375
    35.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    30.9%
    433 Graduates

    About

    Central Piedmont Community College is a higher education institution located in Mecklenburg County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Central Piedmont Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,822 degrees awarded), Information Technology (109 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (80 degrees).

    In 2024, 7,107 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Piedmont Community College. 51.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,897 degrees), 1.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,716 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Central Piedmont Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,728 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Piedmont Community College is $2,432, which is $5,728 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,616.

    In 2024, 60% of undergraduate students attending Central Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $2,432
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Piedmont Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Central Piedmont Community College is $−5,728 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $4,616
    2024 Value
    0.326%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Central Piedmont Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,616. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Central Piedmont Community College grew by 0.326%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,931
    Room and Board
    $1,992
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Piedmont Community College was of $9,931 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.7% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,992. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.52% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    60%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    60% of undergraduate students at Central Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.23% with respect to 2023, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Central Piedmont Community College had a total enrollment of 20,375 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Central Piedmont Community College is 7,167 students and the part-time enrollment is 13,208. This means that 35.2% of students enrolled at Central Piedmont Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Central Piedmont Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.1% White, 28.1% Black or African American, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.15% Asian, 3.37% Two or More Races, 0.471% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.137% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Central Piedmont Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.1%), followed by White Male (17.2%) and Black or African American Female (16.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    35.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Central Piedmont Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,375 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Piedmont Community College is 7,167 and the part-time enrollment is 13,208. This means that 35.2% of students enrolled at Central Piedmont Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    70%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Piedmont Community College was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Central Piedmont Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      7,354 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      5,717 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      3,572 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Central Piedmont Community College is 36.1% White, 28.1% Black or African American, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.15% Asian, 3.37% Two or More Races, 0.471% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.137% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 547 students (2.68%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 239 more women than men received degrees from Central Piedmont Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Piedmont Community College is white (2,897 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,716 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Central Piedmont Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,822 degrees awarded), followed by Information Technology (109 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (80 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Piedmont Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (366 degrees awarded), Precision Production (346 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (626 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Piedmont Community College are Other managers (147,197 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (139,975 people), Graphic designers (96,779 people), Software developers (75,735 people), and Postsecondary teachers (70,094 people).

    The most specialized majors at Central Piedmont Community College in 2024 are Construction (366 degrees awarded), Precision Production (346 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (626 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (452 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (333 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Piedmont Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Central Piedmont Community College are Construction (366 degrees awarded), Precision Production (346 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (626 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (452 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (333 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Piedmont Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (309,247 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (174,738 people), Construction (168,247 people), Computer Systems Design (148,340 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (86,481 people).

    The most specialized majors at Central Piedmont Community College are Construction (366 degrees awarded), Precision Production (346 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (626 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (452 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (333 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Piedmont Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Dental Assisting
      31 degrees awarded
    2. General Cosmetology
      28 degrees awarded
    3. Medical Assistant
      24 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Central Piedmont Community College was Dental Assisting with 31 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    3,434
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    3,673
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 3,434 degrees were awarded to men at Central Piedmont Community College, which is 0.935 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,673).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 743 degrees were awarded to men at Central Piedmont Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.689 times less than the 1,079 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 1,079 degrees were awarded to men at Central Piedmont Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.45 times more than the 743 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    17%
    100% Completion Time
    26%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 17% of students graduating from Central Piedmont Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,897 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      1,716 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      1,466 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Central Piedmont Community College is white (2,897 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,716 degrees).

    2.86% of degree recipients (203 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      1,578 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,319 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      1,041 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Piedmont Community College is white male (1,578 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,319 degrees).

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    Operations

    Central Piedmont Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $62.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.31M (5.27%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Central Piedmont Community College had a total salary expenditure of 227M. Central Piedmont Community College employs 383 No academic ranks. Most academics at Central Piedmont Community College are Female No academic rank (221), and Male No academic rank (162).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Piedmont Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 237 employees, Management, with 150 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 124 employees.

    Endowment

    $62.9M
    2024 Endowment
    9.46%
    growth from 2023

    Central Piedmont Community College has an endowment valued at about $62.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Piedmont Community College grew 9.46% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $56.5M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $89.6M
    2024 Salaries
    8.77%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Central Piedmont Community College paid a median of $89.6M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($227M) and a 8.77% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.39% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.21% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $25.1M
    Instructional Salaries
    383
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Central Piedmont Community College paid a total of $25.1M to 383 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Piedmont Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 237 employees, Management with 150 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 124 employees.

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