Important Academic Statistics

Total 17,694 students attended Central Piedmont Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 376 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 997 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,175 (full-time) and 1,428 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Central Piedmont Community College is 22% and transfer-out rate is 30%. The retention rate is 61% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population17,694
Graduation Rate22%
Number of Faculty1,373
Student to Faculty Ratio22 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Piedmont Community College is $8,936 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
68% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,788 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$8,936
Average Financial Amount$3,788

Offered Certificate Programs

Central Piedmont Community College offers 72 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,624 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate5301,470
2 Years Certificate191154
Total7211,624

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Central Piedmont Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 1,624 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 1,470 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 154 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 1 completers
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1
Turf and Turfgrass Management0
Communications Technologies 10 completers
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician10
Computer and Information Sciences 175 completers
Information Technology175
Personal and Culinary Services 54 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist0
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef53
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1
Education 161 completers
Education0
Educational Leadership and Administration53
Elementary Education and Teaching1
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching104
Early Childhood Education and Teaching3
Engineering Technology 53 completers
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician7
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)12
Biomedical Technology/Technician0
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician2
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician6
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician22
Surveying Technology/Surveying3
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 5 completers
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation5
Work and Family Studies 73 completers
Child Development73
Science Technologies/Technicians 25 completers
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician25
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 55 completers
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies32
Criminal Justice/Police Science17
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician6
Construction Trades 79 completers
Electrician44
Building/Property Maintenance35
Mechanics and Repairers 124 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology43
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician9
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician54
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician18
Precision Production Trades 133 completers
Welding Technology/Welder120
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist13
Visual and Performing Arts 80 completers
Commercial and Advertising Art13
Interior Design4
Graphic Design0
Game and Interactive Media Design63
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 74 completers
Medical Office Management/Administration47
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0
Medical/Clinical Assistant1
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist2
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)24
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0
Business 368 completers
Business Administration and Management169
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0
Office Management and Supervision54
Accounting4
Accounting and Finance64
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management77
Total1,470
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 0 completers
Information Technology0
Personal and Culinary Services 17 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist17
Legal Studies 38 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal38
Science Technologies/Technicians 0 completers
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician0
Mechanics and Repairers 4 completers
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician3
Precision Production Trades 0 completers
Welding Technology/Welder0
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0
Visual and Performing Arts (1 completers) 32 completers
Interior Design24
Game and Interactive Media Design8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 61 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant26
Medical/Clinical Assistant16
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant5
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist14
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0
Business 2 completers
Office Management and Supervision0
Accounting2
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management0
Total154

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 17,694 students have enrolled into Central Piedmont Community College. By gender, 7,409 male and 10,285 female students are attending the school.
There are 7,228 White (40.85%), 4,954 Black/African American (28.00%), 2,681 Hispanic (15.15%), 957 Asian (5.41%), and 4,533 students with other races. 818 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total17,6947,40910,285
American Indian/Native American864244
Asian957426531
Black/African American4,9541,7753,179
Hispanic2,6811,1201,561
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander221111
White7,2283,2993,929
Two More540212328
Un-Known408185223
Non-resident Alien818339479

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