Central Piedmont Community College

Central Piedmont Community College is a public community college located in Charlotte, NC. It offers 146 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,792 for North Carolina residents and $8,936 for out-of-state students at Central Piedmont Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,473) of public community colleges in North Carolina.
It has 17,694 students that are higher than the average population (3,115 students) of community colleges in North Carolina. In addition, 16,997 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (13 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $31,700.

Academic Overview

Central Piedmont Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,792 for North Carolina residents and $8,936 for other students on average. It offers 146 degree programs through 80 Certificate, 66 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC
Phone704-330-2722
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,792
Out-of-State$8,936
Student Population »17,694 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »22%
Transfer-out Rate30%
Retention Rate61% (Full-time)
48% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,788
Students to Faculty22:1 (4.55%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$31,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,792 for North Carolina residents and $8,936 for out-of-state students at Central Piedmont Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,473) over public community colleges in North Carolina.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Central Piedmont Community College. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,792$8,936
Books & Supplies$1,992
Off-Campus Living Costs$14,981
Average Financial Aid$3,788
Cost of Attendance$19,765$25,909
After Financial Aid$15,977$22,121
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$31,700
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Central Piedmont Community College$2,792$8,936
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina$2,542$8,473
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Piedmont Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 80 Certificate, 66 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs8066NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Turf and Turfgrass ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Graphic CommunicationsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 56 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 42 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/SurveyingNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 1,341 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Radiologic Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
ElectricianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Building/Property MaintenanceNOT OFFERED 23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 40 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Shop Technology/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC MachinistNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Interior Design14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Game and Interactive Media Design1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
30 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 50 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/AdministrationNOT OFFERED 30 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
PolysomnographyNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 73 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 80 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting and FinanceNOT OFFERED 30 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 17,694 students at Central Piedmont Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 7,004 male students and 10,204 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total17,2086,46810,740
Male Students7,0042,7594,245
Female Students10,2043,7096,495

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Central Piedmont Community College, there are 17,694 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 17,505 students were attending classes through distance learning (16,997 students are enrolled exclusively and 508 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment17,694
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses16,997
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses508
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses189

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