Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina

Public Suburb: Large

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public institution in Salisbury, North Carolina enrolling 4,164 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $34,936 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 $7,981. 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 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College operates as a public institution located in Salisbury, North Carolina (suburb: large), with a total reported enrollment of 4,164 students of which 8,806 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. Rowan-Cabarrus 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 $7,981, with published in-state tuition of $2,064 and a Pell grant recipient share of 28.5%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $9,458, drawn from the U.S. Treasury-matched College Scorecard file.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. Four-year completion rate data is unavailable, rising to 32.6% at six years. Graduates earn a median of $34,936 ten years after enrolling, compared with $30,316 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 126400.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 39.8% 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

4,164
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
4-yr graduation rate
$34,936
10-yr median earnings
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $2,064
Out-of-State Tuition $6,672
Average Net Price $7,981

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $6,580
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,494
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,903
28.5%
Pell Grant Rate
0.0%
Federal Loan Rate
$9,458
Median Debt
$100/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 49.6%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
International 2.6%
64.5%
Female
47.2%
First Generation

Outcomes

32.6%
6-Year Completion Rate
$30,316
Median Earnings (6yr)
$34,936
Median Earnings (10yr)
39.8%
Earning Over $25K
126400.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 74 $73,387
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate 69 $62,881
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate 20 $60,077
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's 19 $58,917
Criminal Justice and Corrections Certificate 75 $58,642
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate 17 $45,203
Computer and Information Sciences, General Certificate 229 $43,739
Business Administration, Management and Operations Certificate 32 $41,790
Precision Metal Working Certificate 151 $40,176
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's 466 $40,094 $9,408
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate 75 $38,403
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's 22 $37,912
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's 41 $37,465
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate's 8 $36,848
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's 29 $34,359
Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate's 39 $32,569
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Certificate 94 $30,994
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate 91 $28,595
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's 25 $19,455

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College?
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public institution in Salisbury, North Carolina. Total enrollment is 4,164 students.
How much do Rowan-Cabarrus Community College graduates earn?
Graduates of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College earn a median of $34,936 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $30,316.
How much does Rowan-Cabarrus Community College cost?
The average net price at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is $7,981. In-state tuition is $2,064 and out-of-state tuition is $6,672. Median student debt at graduation is $9,458.
Is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College worth the student debt?
The median student debt at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is $9,458, while graduates earn a median of $34,936 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 27% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 126400.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $100.

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.