South Piedmont Community College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,824

2021 Average Net Price

$5,742

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,967

20.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29%

29 Graduates

About

South Piedmont Community College is a higher education institution located in Anson County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Piedmont Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (158 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (19 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees).

In 2021, 548 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Piedmont Community College. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (328 degrees), 3.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (89 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Piedmont Community College is $1,824, which is $−6,144 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at South Piedmont Community College is $1,824, which is $−6,144 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,742.

In 2021, 27% of undergraduate students attending South Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,824

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at South Piedmont Community College was $1,824. The cost of tuition at South Piedmont Community College is $−6,144 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$5,742

2021 Value

2.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 South Piedmont Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,742. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of South Piedmont Community College grew by 2.55%.

This chart compares the average net price of South 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

$8,947

Room and Board

$1,404

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Piedmont Community College was of $8,947 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 57.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,404. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.96% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27% of undergraduate students at South Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South 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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South Piedmont Community College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

South Piedmont Community College had a total enrollment of 2,967 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at South Piedmont Community College is 600 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,367. This means that 20.2% of students enrolled at South Piedmont Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Piedmont Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.1% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 3.91% Asian, 2.83% Two or More Races, and 0.404% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South Piedmont Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.2%), followed by White Male (28.7%) and Black or African American Female (8.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Piedmont Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,967 students. The full-time enrollment at South Piedmont Community College is 600 and the part-time enrollment is 2,367. This means that 20.2% of students enrolled at South Piedmont Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2021 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 South Piedmont Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), South Piedmont Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,693 enrolled students
Black or African American
398 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
387 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Piedmont Community College is 57.1% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 3.91% Asian, 2.83% Two or More Races, and 0.404% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 263 students (8.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 162 more women than men received degrees from South Piedmont Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Piedmont Community College is white (328 degrees awarded). There were 3.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (89 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Piedmont Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (158 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (19 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Piedmont Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (78 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (159 degrees), and Human Sciences (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Piedmont Community College are Software developers (485,348 people), Other managers (162,463 people), Police officers (133,762 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (129,597 people), and Computer occupations, all other (119,150 people).

The most specialized majors at South Piedmont Community College in 2021 are Protective Services (78 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (159 degrees), Human Sciences (15 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (51 degrees), and Precision Production (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 South Piedmont Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at South Piedmont Community College are Protective Services (78 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (159 degrees), Human Sciences (15 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (51 degrees), and Precision Production (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Piedmont Community College are Computer Systems Design (549,102 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (333,932 people), Elementary & secondary schools (281,522 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (142,884 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (118,222 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
158 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
19 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
14 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at South Piedmont Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 158 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

193

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

355

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 193 degrees were awarded to men at South Piedmont Community College, which is 0.544 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (355).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at South Piedmont Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.339 times less than the 118 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 118 degrees were awarded to men at South Piedmont Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.95 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from South Piedmont Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at South Piedmont Community College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
328 degrees awarded
Black or African American
89 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Piedmont Community College is white (328 degrees awarded). There were 3.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (89 degrees).

5.84% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
200 degrees awarded
White Male
128 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Piedmont Community College is white female (200 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (128 degrees).

Operations

South Piedmont Community College employs 82 No academic ranks. Most academics at South Piedmont Community College are Male No academic rank (41), and Female No academic rank (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Piedmont Community College are: Management, with 41 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12.3M

2021 Salaries

1.07%

growth from 2020

In 2021, South Piedmont Community College paid a median of $12.3M in salaries, a 1.07% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.51M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, South Piedmont Community College paid a total of $4.51M to 82 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

82 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Piedmont Community College was No academic rank with 82 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Piedmont Community College were Management with 41 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Piedmont Community College was Male No academic rank with 41 employees, and Female No academic rank with 41 employees.

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