Central Piedmont Community College Career Programs

Central Piedmont Community College (referred to as Central Piedmont CC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Charlotte, NC. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Central Piedmont Community College is $2,792 for North Carolina residents and $8,936 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 17,694 and the students to faculty ratio is 4.55% (22 to 1).Central Piedmont Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $8,936
  • Number of Programs: 81 programs

Central Piedmont CC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Central Piedmont Community College are $2,792 for North Carolina residents and $8,936 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Central Piedmont Community College
North Carolina residentsOut of State
2018-2019$2,792$8,936
2019-2020$2,792$8,936
2020-2021$2,792$8,936
2021-2022$2,792$8,936
2022-2023$2,792$8,936
2023-2024$2,792$8,936

Who Accredits Central Piedmont Community College

Central Piedmont Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1969 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Central Piedmont Community College offers 81 career programs and 1 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 2,613 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Central Piedmont CC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Central Piedmont CC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 2 programs 3
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1 program 2
Turf and Turfgrass Management1 program 1
Communications Technologies [+] 2 programs 8
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician1 program 7
Graphic Communications1 program 1
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 76
Information Technology1 program 76
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 3 programs 48
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 17
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef1 program 12
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 19
Education [+] 1 program 34
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 34
Engineering [+] 1 program 50
Pre-Engineering1 program 50
Engineering Technology [+] 10 programs 84
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 14
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 5
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 8
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)1 program 7
Biomedical Technology/Technician1 program 3
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 14
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician1 program 7
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician1 program 16
Surveying Technology/Surveying1 program 4
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 6
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 3
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 3
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 18
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 18
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 1,485
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 1,485
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1 program 9
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician1 program 9
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 46
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program 28
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1 program 18
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 26
Electrician1 program 12
Building/Property Maintenance1 program 14
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 programs 58
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 12
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 2
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 35
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician1 program 9
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 26
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 17
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 program 9
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4 programs 68
Commercial and Advertising Art1 program 17
Interior Design1 program 18
Graphic Design1 program 0
Game and Interactive Media Design1 program 33
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 18 programs 280
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 0
Medical Office Management/Administration1 program 29
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 10
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 9
Occupational Therapist Assistant1 program 22
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 program 5
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant1 program 18
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist1 program 16
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 8
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist1 program 20
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 17
Polysomnography1 program 5
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 8
Pre-Nursing Studies1 program 0
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program 2
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)1 program 9
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist1 program 0
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 102
Business [+] 6 programs 137
Business Administration and Management1 program 80
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1 program 2
Office Management and Supervision1 program 11
Accounting1 program 13
Accounting and Finance1 program 19
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management1 program 12
Total62 programs2,459
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Information Technology1 program 0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 17
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 17
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 38
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 38
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1 program 0
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 4
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 1
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician1 program 3
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 0
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2 programs (1 online)32
Interior Design1 program 24
Game and Interactive Media Design1 program (1 online)8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs 61
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 26
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 16
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 program 5
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist1 program 14
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide1 program 0
Business [+] 3 programs 2
Office Management and Supervision1 program 0
Accounting1 program 2
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management1 program 0
Total19 programs (1 online)154

Student Population

At Central Piedmont Community College, there are total 17,694 students. Among them, 16,997 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 7,409 men and 10,285 women students at Central Piedmont CC. Next table summarizes the student population at Central Piedmont CC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Central Piedmont Community College
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
Student Population in Online Programs at Central Piedmont CC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students17,69416,997508189

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