Piedmont Community College

www.piedmontcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

2021 Average Net Price

$6,785

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

10%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,187

16.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

39.1%

34 Graduates

About

Piedmont Community College is a higher education institution located in Person County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Piedmont Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (45 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (31 degrees), and Medical Assistant (11 degrees).

In 2021, 299 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Piedmont Community College. 59.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (186 degrees), 2.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (81 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Piedmont 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 Piedmont 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 $6,785.

In 2021, 53% of undergraduate students attending Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Piedmont Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Piedmont 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 Piedmont Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,785

2021 Value

139%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Piedmont Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,785. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Piedmont Community College grew by 139%.

This chart compares the average net price of Piedmont 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

$5,306

Room and Board

$1,950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Piedmont Community College was of $5,306 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.8% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,950. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53% of undergraduate students at Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 43.2% with respect to 2020, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Piedmont 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.

10%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Piedmont Community College was 10%, which represents 3 out of the 30 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

Piedmont Community College had a total enrollment of 1,187 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont Community College is 199 students and the part-time enrollment is 988. This means that 16.8% of students enrolled at Piedmont Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Piedmont Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.4% White, 27.4% Black or African American, 6.66% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% Two or More Races, 0.505% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.337% Asian.

Students enrolled at Piedmont Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.2%), followed by White Male (29.6%) and Black or African American Female (18.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

16.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Piedmont Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,187 students. The full-time enrollment at Piedmont Community College is 199 and the part-time enrollment is 988. This means that 16.8% of students enrolled at Piedmont 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 Piedmont Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

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 Piedmont Community College was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Piedmont Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
729 enrolled students
Black or African American
325 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
79 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Piedmont Community College is 61.4% White, 27.4% Black or African American, 6.66% Hispanic or Latino, 1.85% Two or More Races, 0.505% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.337% Asian. 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, 20 students (1.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 57 more women than men received degrees from Piedmont Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Piedmont Community College is white (186 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (81 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Piedmont Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (45 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (31 degrees) and Medical Assistant (11 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Piedmont Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (41 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (8 degrees), and Protective Services (32 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 Piedmont Community College are Police officers (124,688 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (58,580 people), Other managers (53,984 people), Social workers, all other (32,465 people), and Probation officers & correctional treatment specialists (31,829 people).

The most specialized majors at Piedmont Community College in 2021 are Precision Production (41 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (8 degrees), Protective Services (32 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees), and Human Sciences (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Piedmont Community College are Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Piedmont Community College are Precision Production (41 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (8 degrees), Protective Services (32 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (12 degrees), and Human Sciences (6 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 Piedmont Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (298,989 people), Elementary & secondary schools (129,813 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (46,794 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (44,750 people), and Individual & family services (40,686 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
45 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
31 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Piedmont Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 45 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

121

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

178

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont Community College, which is 0.68 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (178).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont Community College in Welding Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Piedmont Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 9.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 25% of students graduating from Piedmont Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Piedmont Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.88% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
186 degrees awarded
Black or African American
81 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Piedmont Community College is white (186 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (81 degrees).

2.01% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
103 degrees awarded
White Male
83 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Piedmont Community College is white female (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (83 degrees).

Operations

Piedmont Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.26M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.06k (0.047%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Piedmont Community College had a total salary expenditure of 18.8M. Piedmont Community College employs 57 No academic ranks. Most academics at Piedmont Community College are Female No academic rank (32), and Male No academic rank (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont Community College are: Management, with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, and Public service with 7 employees.

Endowment

$2.26M

2021 Endowment

21.6%

growth from 2020

Piedmont Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.26M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Piedmont Community College grew 21.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.03M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Piedmont 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

$8.23M

2021 Salaries

5.08%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Piedmont Community College paid a median of $8.23M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($18.8M) and a 5.08% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.91M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Piedmont Community College paid a total of $2.91M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.3% 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

57 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Piedmont Community College was No academic rank with 57 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Piedmont Community College were Management with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, and Public service with 7 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 Piedmont Community College was Female No academic rank with 32 employees, and Male No academic rank with 25 employees.

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