South Piedmont Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,824

2023 Average Net Price

$5,212

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

3,548

19.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.2%

57 Graduates

About

South Piedmont Community College is a higher education institution located in Anson County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Piedmont Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (200 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (43 degrees), and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (13 degrees).

In 2023, 531 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Piedmont Community College. 66.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (314 degrees), 3.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (79 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Piedmont Community College is $1,824, which is $−6,429 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South Piedmont Community College is $1,824, which is $6,429 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,212.

In 2023, 82% of undergraduate students attending South Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,824

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South Piedmont Community College was $1,824. The cost of tuition at South Piedmont Community College is $−6,429 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$5,212

2023 Value

44.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South Piedmont Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,212. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South Piedmont Community College grew by 44.2%.

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

$9,693

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Piedmont Community College was of $9,693 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.34% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 0.285% 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

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

82% of undergraduate students at South Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 82% 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.

Enrollment

South Piedmont Community College had a total enrollment of 3,548 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South Piedmont Community College is 684 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,864. This means that 19.3% 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 52.3% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% Black or African American, 5.64% Asian, 2.65% Two or More Races, 0.536% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0564% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Piedmont Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.5%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Piedmont Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,548 students. The full-time enrollment at South Piedmont Community College is 684 and the part-time enrollment is 2,864. This means that 19.3% of students enrolled at South 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 South Piedmont Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

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 South Piedmont Community College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), South Piedmont Community College had a retention rate lower 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 (2023)

White
1,857 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
569 enrolled students
Black or African American
484 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Piedmont Community College is 52.3% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% Black or African American, 5.64% Asian, 2.65% Two or More Races, 0.536% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0564% 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, 306 students (8.62%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 175 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 (314 degrees awarded). There were 3.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (79 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Piedmont Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (200 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (43 degrees) and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (13 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Liberal Arts & Humanities (200 degrees awarded), Protective Services (44 degrees), and Legal (11 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 (588,383 people), Other managers (180,159 people), Police officers (143,670 people), Computer occupations, all other (123,639 people), and Computer & information systems managers (113,310 people).

The most specialized majors at South Piedmont Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (200 degrees awarded), Protective Services (44 degrees), Legal (11 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (45 degrees), and Precision Production (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 South Piedmont Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at South Piedmont Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (200 degrees awarded), Protective Services (44 degrees), Legal (11 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (45 degrees), and Precision Production (8 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 South Piedmont Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (329,345 people), Elementary & secondary schools (248,360 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (84,954 people), Computer Systems Design (83,155 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (78,204 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 (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
200 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
43 degrees awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at South Piedmont Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 200 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

178

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

353

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 178 degrees were awarded to men at South Piedmont Community College, which is 0.504 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (353).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at South Piedmont Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.429 times less than the 140 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 140 degrees were awarded to men at South Piedmont Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.33 times more than the 60 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% 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, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South Piedmont Community College is Female and Two or More Races (66.7% 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, 5.26% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
314 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
79 degrees awarded
Black or African American
70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Piedmont Community College is white (314 degrees awarded). There were 3.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (79 degrees).

4.9% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
191 degrees awarded
White Male
123 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Piedmont Community College is white female (191 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (123 degrees).

Operations

South Piedmont Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.98M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 337k (11.3%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, South Piedmont Community College had a total salary expenditure of 29.5M. South Piedmont Community College employs 74 No academic ranks. Most academics at South Piedmont Community College are Female No academic rank (42), and Male No academic rank (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Piedmont Community College are: Management, with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 35 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 13 employees.

Endowment

$2.98M

2023 Endowment

8.59%

growth from 2022

South Piedmont Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.98M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of South Piedmont Community College grew 8.59% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.82M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at South 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-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17.5M

2023 Salaries

4.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, South Piedmont Community College paid a median of $17.5M in salaries, which represents 59.2% of their overall expenditure ($29.5M) and a 4.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 35.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.07% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.43M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, South Piedmont Community College paid a total of $4.43M to 74 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.4% 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

74 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

57 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Piedmont Community College was No academic rank with 74 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Piedmont Community College were Management with 57 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 13 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 South Piedmont Community College was Female No academic rank with 42 employees, and Male No academic rank with 32 employees.

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

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