Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, North Carolina

Public Town: Distant

Central Carolina Community College is a public institution in Sanford, North Carolina enrolling 3,237 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $33,525 ten years after enrollment, based on U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid data. The average net price after financial aid is $5,446. This profile includes admissions data, graduation rates, program-level earnings, and cost breakdowns to help students compare colleges using official federal data.

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for Central Carolina Community College

Central Carolina Community College operates as a public institution located in Sanford, North Carolina (town: distant), with a total reported enrollment of 3,237 students of which 7,357 are undergraduates. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile’s peer group and cost cohort are determined. Central Carolina Community College is categorized as “6” under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.

Selectivity and financial signals give context to what applicants can expect. Admission rate data is not currently reported for this institution. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $5,446, with published in-state tuition of $2,711 and a Pell grant recipient share of 25.7%.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. Four-year completion rate data is unavailable, rising to 42.1% at six years. Graduates earn a median of $33,525 ten years after enrolling, compared with $29,774 six years post-enrollment, and 39.6% of graduates earn above the high-school threshold. Treating these numbers as a single snapshot alongside the cost cohort is the standard approach for evaluating ROI under the College Scorecard methodology.

Quick Facts

3,237
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
4-yr graduation rate
$33,525
10-yr median earnings
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $2,711
Out-of-State Tuition $8,855
Average Net Price $5,446

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $4,326
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,660
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,961
Over $110,000 $12,542
25.7%
Pell Grant Rate
0.0%
Federal Loan Rate

Student Demographics

White 49.4%
African American 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
66.4%
Female
46.2%
First Generation

Outcomes

42.1%
6-Year Completion Rate
$29,774
Median Earnings (6yr)
$33,525
Median Earnings (10yr)
39.6%
Earning Over $25K

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 17 $80,075
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Associate's 12 $74,826
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate 20 $48,890
Precision Metal Working Certificate 38 $48,825
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's 17 $47,898
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's 38 $47,827
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's 11 $46,673
Business Administration, Management and Operations Certificate 28 $44,263
Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate's 10 $43,626
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Associate's 29 $42,196
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's 301 $41,536
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's 18 $40,028
Computer and Information Sciences, General Certificate 17 $38,760
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate 55 $38,535
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate 17 $36,739
Accounting and Related Services Associate's 10 $32,382
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Certificate 26 $31,866
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Certificate 46 $31,502
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's 19 $31,024
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's 7 $30,228
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate 45 $29,811
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's 19 $28,019

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for Central Carolina Community College?
Central Carolina Community College is a public institution in Sanford, North Carolina. Total enrollment is 3,237 students.
How much do Central Carolina Community College graduates earn?
Graduates of Central Carolina Community College earn a median of $33,525 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $29,774.
How much does Central Carolina Community College cost?
The average net price at Central Carolina Community College is $5,446. In-state tuition is $2,711 and out-of-state tuition is $8,855.

Data Sources

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Primary: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Data reflects most recent available year.

Institutional characteristics: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) institutional characteristics file.

Earnings: Median earnings 6 and 10 years after enrollment, from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal student aid data.

Program data: Credential-level earnings from the College Scorecard Field of Study dataset.

All federal data sources used on this page

Earnings data sourced from IRS records via the U.S. Treasury–Department of Education matching used by the College Scorecard.