Central Piedmont Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

2023 Average Net Price

$4,601

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

18,446

33.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

26.4%

300 Graduates

About

Central Piedmont Community College is a higher education institution located in Mecklenburg County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Central Piedmont Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,341 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (80 degrees), and Registered Nursing (73 degrees).

In 2023, 3,208 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Piedmont Community College. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,404 degrees), 1.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (735 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central 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 Central Piedmont Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 81 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Central 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 $4,601.

In 2023, 62% of undergraduate students attending Central Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Central Piedmont Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Central 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 Central Piedmont Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,601

2023 Value

30.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Central Piedmont Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,601. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Central Piedmont Community College grew by 30.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central 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

$8,733

Room and Board

$1,870

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Piedmont Community College was of $8,733 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.322% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,870. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62% of undergraduate students at Central Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.82% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Piedmont Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 81 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

Central Piedmont Community College had a total enrollment of 18,446 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Central Piedmont Community College is 6,173 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,273. This means that 33.5% 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 40.3% White, 27.6% Black or African American, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.66% Asian, 2.9% Two or More Races, 0.553% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.141% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central Piedmont Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (19%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Black or African American Female (15.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Piedmont Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,446 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Piedmont Community College is 6,173 and the part-time enrollment is 12,273. This means that 33.5% of students enrolled at Central 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 Central Piedmont Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

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 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.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,428 enrolled students
Black or African American
5,085 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,867 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Piedmont Community College is 40.3% White, 27.6% Black or African American, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.66% Asian, 2.9% Two or More Races, 0.553% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.141% 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, 393 students (2.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 664 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 (1,404 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (735 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Central Piedmont Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,341 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (80 degrees) and Registered Nursing (73 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (129 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,341 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (148 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 (140,996 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (136,221 people), Graphic designers (95,852 people), Postsecondary teachers (71,461 people), and Software developers (69,978 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Piedmont Community College in 2023 are Construction (129 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,341 degrees), Engineering Technologies (148 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (178 degrees), and Science Technologies (8 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 Central Piedmont Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Central Piedmont Community College are Construction (129 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,341 degrees), Engineering Technologies (148 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (178 degrees), and Science Technologies (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (116,458 people), Construction (111,043 people), Computer Systems Design (57,715 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (42,360 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (36,472 people).

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 (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,341 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
80 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
73 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Central Piedmont Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,341 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,272

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,936

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,272 degrees were awarded to men at Central Piedmont Community College, which is 0.657 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,936).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 504 degrees were awarded to men at Central Piedmont Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.602 times less than the 837 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 837 degrees were awarded to men at Central Piedmont Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.66 times more than the 504 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% 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, 23% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Central Piedmont Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.67% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,404 degrees awarded
Black or African American
735 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
513 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Piedmont Community College is white (1,404 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (735 degrees).

2.15% of degree recipients (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
746 degrees awarded
White Male
658 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
527 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Piedmont Community College is white female (746 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (658 degrees).

Operations

Central Piedmont Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $57.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.23M (2.15%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Central Piedmont Community College had a total salary expenditure of 196M. Central Piedmont Community College employs 354 No academic ranks. Most academics at Central Piedmont Community College are Female No academic rank (206), and Male No academic rank (148).

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 233 employees, Management, with 151 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 119 employees.

Endowment

$57.4M

2023 Endowment

34.1%

growth from 2022

Central Piedmont Community College has an endowment valued at about $57.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Piedmont Community College grew 34.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $51.6M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central 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: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$82.4M

2023 Salaries

4.39%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Central Piedmont Community College paid a median of $82.4M in salaries, which represents 42% of their overall expenditure ($196M) and a 4.39% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.21% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.57% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$22.7M

Instructional Salaries

354

Number of Employees

In 2023, Central Piedmont Community College paid a total of $22.7M to 354 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

354 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

233 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Piedmont Community College was No academic rank with 354 employees.

In 2023, 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 233 employees, Management with 151 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 119 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central Piedmont Community College was Female No academic rank with 206 employees, and Male No academic rank with 148 employees.

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

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