Central Carolina Community College

Public two-year college in Sanford, NC that costs an average of $5,828 a year after financial aid and graduates 45% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$5,828
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$37,196

PublicTown (distant)3,237 undergraduates

Cost of Central Carolina Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$14,877
Tuition and fees, in-state$2,741
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$8,885
Books and supplies$1,520
Average net price after aid$5,828

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$5,836
$30,001–48,000$4,725
$48,001–75,000$5,108
$75,001–110,000$8,302
$110,001+$13,767

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Central Carolina Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate45%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$35,678
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$37,196
Rank in North Carolina (earnings)26th of 36 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants29%
Students with federal loans0.3%

Majors and programs at Central Carolina Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (35)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants55$53,647—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services38$35,378—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions32$34,364—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services164$29,696—
Accounting and Related Services32——
Agricultural Production Operations20——
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians13——
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection36——
Business Administration, Management and Operations90——
Computer and Information Sciences35——
Criminal Justice and Corrections102——
Culinary Arts and Related Services10——
Educational Administration and Supervision8——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers11——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians61——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians62——
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians———
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services60——
Health and Medical Administrative Services43——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)23——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services11——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians43——
Legal Support Services15——
Library and Archives Assisting58——
Mason/Masonry32——
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians3——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions2——
Precision Metal Working142——
Security Science and Technology3——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods37——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians106——
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians1——
Woodworking25——

Associate's degree programs (35)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing66$77,603—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions33$67,486—
Criminal Justice and Corrections31$46,110—
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians44$37,598—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities557$33,724—
Health and Medical Administrative Services41$28,405—
Accounting and Related Services35——
Agricultural Production Operations13——
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services20——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions16——
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians6——
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection8——
Business Administration, Management and Operations97——
Computer and Information Sciences33——
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians4——
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services30——
Culinary Arts and Related Services7——
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians———
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers8——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians16——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians13——
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians———
Engineering22——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)8——
Human Services5——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians8——
Legal Support Services11——
Library and Archives Assisting22——
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians8——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions16——
Precision Metal Working28——
Security Science and Technology15——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness7——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods32——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians18——

Similar colleges in North Carolina

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Johnston Community CollegeSmithfield$5,459—$41,366
Catawba Valley Community CollegeHickory$6,463—$41,272
Coastal Carolina Community CollegeJacksonville$9,584—$43,014
Durham Technical Community CollegeDurham$3,152—$40,827
Sandhills Community CollegePinehurst$6,345—$36,323
Caldwell Community College and Technical InstituteHudson$11,351—$37,836
College of the AlbemarleElizabeth City$2,323—$33,906
Craven Community CollegeNew Bern$2,384—$40,874

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About Central Carolina Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationSanford, NC
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates3,237
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitecccc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Central Carolina Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $14,877 a year (tuition and fees: $2,741 in-state, $8,885 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,828 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,836.

How much do Central Carolina Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $37,196 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 26th of 36 similar colleges in North Carolina.

What is Central Carolina Community College's graduation rate?

45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.