Central Carolina Community College

www.cccc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

2021 Average Net Price

$6,321

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,871

28.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35%

198 Graduates

About

Central Carolina Community College is a higher education institution located in Lee County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Central Carolina Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (239 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (25 degrees).

In 2021, 981 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Carolina Community College. 62.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (575 degrees), 2.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (208 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Carolina Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,536 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Carolina Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,536 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,321.

In 2021, 40% of undergraduate students attending Central Carolina Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Central Carolina Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Central Carolina Community College is $−5,536 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central Carolina Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,321

2021 Value

3.62%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Central Carolina Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,321. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Central Carolina Community College grew by 3.62%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Carolina Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,843

Room and Board

$1,440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Carolina Community College was of $6,843 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,440. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Central Carolina Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40% of undergraduate students at Central Carolina Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 8.11% with respect to 2020, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Carolina Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Central Carolina Community College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Central Carolina Community College had a total enrollment of 4,871 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Central Carolina Community College is 1,397 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,474. This means that 28.7% of students enrolled at Central Carolina Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Carolina Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.8% White, 22.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15% Black or African American, 2.53% Two or More Races, 0.944% Asian, 0.883% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.164% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central Carolina Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.1%), followed by White Male (24.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Carolina Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,871 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Carolina Community College is 1,397 and the part-time enrollment is 3,474. This means that 28.7% of students enrolled at Central Carolina Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Carolina Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Carolina Community College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Central Carolina Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Carolina Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,574 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,114 enrolled students
Black or African American
731 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Carolina Community College is 52.8% White, 22.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15% Black or African American, 2.53% Two or More Races, 0.944% Asian, 0.883% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.164% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 230 students (4.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 249 more women than men received degrees from Central Carolina Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Carolina Community College is white (575 degrees awarded). There were 2.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (208 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Central Carolina Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (239 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (25 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Carolina Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (19 degrees awarded), Precision Production (53 degrees), and Communication Technologies (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Carolina Community College are Police officers (125,677 people), Other managers (73,181 people), Software developers (36,828 people), Probation officers & correctional treatment specialists (31,493 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (28,692 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Carolina Community College in 2021 are Library Science (19 degrees awarded), Precision Production (53 degrees), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), Engineering Technologies (60 degrees), and Protective Services (79 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Carolina Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Physician assistants, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Central Carolina Community College are Library Science (19 degrees awarded), Precision Production (53 degrees), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), Engineering Technologies (60 degrees), and Protective Services (79 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Carolina Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (300,090 people), Elementary & secondary schools (70,277 people), Computer Systems Design (63,313 people), Construction (52,075 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (42,273 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Carolina Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
239 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
26 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Central Carolina Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 239 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Central Carolina Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

366

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

615

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 366 degrees were awarded to men at Central Carolina Community College, which is 0.595 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (615).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Carolina Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 95 degrees were awarded to men at Central Carolina Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.66 times less than the 144 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 144 degrees were awarded to men at Central Carolina Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.52 times more than the 95 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 25% of students graduating from Central Carolina Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Central Carolina Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
575 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
208 degrees awarded
Black or African American
104 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Carolina Community College is white (575 degrees awarded). There were 2.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (208 degrees).

3.77% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
355 degrees awarded
White Male
220 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
119 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Carolina Community College is white female (355 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (220 degrees).

Operations

Central Carolina Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 13k (0.198%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Central Carolina Community College had a total salary expenditure of 54.8M. Central Carolina Community College employs 167 No academic ranks. Most academics at Central Carolina Community College are Female No academic rank (97), and Male No academic rank (70).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Carolina Community College are: Management, with 79 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 53 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees.

Endowment

$6.6M

2021 Endowment

growth from 2020

Central Carolina Community College has an endowment valued at about $6.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Carolina Community College grew 5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.31M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central Carolina Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25.5M

2021 Salaries

14.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Central Carolina Community College paid a median of $25.5M in salaries, which represents 46.5% of their overall expenditure ($54.8M) and a 14.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.47M

Instructional Salaries

167

Number of Employees

In 2021, Central Carolina Community College paid a total of $9.47M to 167 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

167 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

79 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Carolina Community College was No academic rank with 167 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Carolina Community College were Management with 79 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central Carolina Community College was Female No academic rank with 97 employees, and Male No academic rank with 70 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Central Carolina Community College.