Piedmont Community College

www.piedmontcc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

2023 Average Net Price

$8,281

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

9.09%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,250

9.44% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.7%

25 Graduates

About

Piedmont Community College is a higher education institution located in Person County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Piedmont Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (108 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees), and Registered Nursing (16 degrees).

In 2023, 314 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Piedmont Community College. 59.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (209 degrees), 2.65 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (79 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Piedmont Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,821 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Piedmont Community College was 9.09%, corresponding to 1 out of the 11 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Piedmont Community College is $2,432, which is $5,821 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,281.

In 2023, 45% of undergraduate students attending Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Piedmont Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Piedmont Community College is $−5,821 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Piedmont Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,281

2023 Value

36.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Piedmont Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,281. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Piedmont Community College grew by 36.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Piedmont Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,788

Room and Board

$1,950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Piedmont Community College was of $5,788 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 30.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,950. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Piedmont Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45% of undergraduate students at Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 28.6% with respect to 2022, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Piedmont Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

9.09%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Piedmont Community College was 9.09%, which represents 1 out of the 11 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Piedmont Community College had a total enrollment of 1,250 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont Community College is 118 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,132. This means that 9.44% of students enrolled at Piedmont Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Piedmont Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.2% White, 24.9% Black or African American, 8.48% Hispanic or Latino, 2.24% Two or More Races, 0.88% Asian, 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.16% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Piedmont Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.6%), followed by White Male (27.1%) and Black or African American Female (16.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

9.44%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Piedmont Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,250 students. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont Community College is 118 and the part-time enrollment is 1,132. This means that 9.44% of students enrolled at Piedmont Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Piedmont Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 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 Piedmont Community College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Piedmont Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Piedmont Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
752 enrolled students
Black or African American
311 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
106 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Piedmont Community College is 60.2% White, 24.9% Black or African American, 8.48% Hispanic or Latino, 2.24% Two or More Races, 0.88% Asian, 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.16% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 27 students (2.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 62 more women than men received degrees from Piedmont Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Piedmont Community College is white (209 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (79 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Piedmont Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (108 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees) and Registered Nursing (16 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Piedmont Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (24 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (108 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont Community College are Police officers (137,160 people), Other managers (101,870 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (80,547 people), Software developers (49,180 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (41,798 people).

The most specialized majors at Piedmont Community College in 2023 are Precision Production (24 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (108 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (19 degrees), and Communication Technologies (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Piedmont Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Piedmont Community College are Precision Production (24 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (108 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (19 degrees), and Communication Technologies (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (318,212 people), Elementary & secondary schools (174,265 people), Computer Systems Design (81,857 people), Construction (69,354 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (69,315 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Piedmont Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
108 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
21 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Piedmont Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 108 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Piedmont Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

126

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

188

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 126 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont Community College, which is 0.67 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (188).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Piedmont Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.543 times less than the 70 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.84 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from Piedmont Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Piedmont Community College is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
209 degrees awarded
Black or African American
79 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Piedmont Community College is white (209 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (79 degrees).

0.637% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
123 degrees awarded
White Male
86 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Piedmont Community College is white female (123 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (86 degrees).

Operations

Piedmont Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.08M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 23.1k (1.11%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Piedmont Community College had a total salary expenditure of 17.8M. Piedmont Community College employs 51 Instructors. Most academics at Piedmont Community College are Female Instructor (27), and Male Instructor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont Community College are: Management, with 27 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 20 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees.

Endowment

$2.08M

2023 Endowment

0.767%

growth from 2022

Piedmont Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.08M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Piedmont Community College grew 0.767% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.72M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Piedmont Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.2M

2023 Salaries

30.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Piedmont Community College paid a median of $11.2M in salaries, which represents 63.1% of their overall expenditure ($17.8M) and a 30.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.11% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.08% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.04M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Piedmont Community College paid a total of $3.04M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 27% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

51 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Piedmont Community College was Instructor with 51 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont Community College were Management with 27 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Piedmont Community College was Female Instructor with 27 employees, and Male Instructor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Piedmont Community College.

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