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Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, North Carolina · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 3,237 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$5,446
cheaper than 76% of comparable schools
Completion rate
41.6%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$33,525
earns ~$6,155.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Central Carolina Community College is a public school in Sanford, NC, serving about 3,237 students primarily with associate degrees. It offers a wide range of programs, including practical nursing, medical assisting, cosmetology, culinary arts, and electrical installation. The school reports a median annual net price of $5,446 after financial aid.

What to know

The reported median student debt at completion is not available, but the average annual net price is $5,446. The overall completion rate stands at 41.6%, which is lower for public community colleges due to transfer-out students not being counted. Typical median earnings for graduates range from $11,851 to $33,525 depending on the specific trade and credential level.

Net price is 16% below the North Carolina median ($6,448) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 13% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$32,925
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$30,228
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificate$11,851
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 51 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$56,234
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$46,673
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degree$32,382
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$28,960
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$28,019
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$27,874
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degree$23,649
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$23,262
Agricultural Production Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Educational Administration and Supervisionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Library and Archives Assistingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Library and Archives Assistingassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessundergraduate certificatenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Security Science and Technologyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Mason/Masonryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported
Woodworkingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs does Central Carolina Community College offer?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in Practical Nursing, Allied Health, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, plus 61 other programs.
How much do graduates in Practical Nursing typically earn?
Reported median earnings two years after completion for Practical Nursing graduates are $32,925.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?
The reported completion rate is 41.6%. Note that for public community colleges, this rate often undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions.
Is Central Carolina Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Sanford, NC, with an enrollment of approximately 3,237 students.
What is the typical earnings for Allied Health and Medical Assisting graduates?
The median earnings two years after completion for this program are reported as $30,228.

Other options in North Carolina

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
College of the AlbemarleElizabeth City$2,25334%$33,234
South Piedmont Community CollegePolkton$6,67526.9%$37,308
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community CollegeAsheville$11,60233.6%$36,048
Beaufort County Community CollegeWashington$6,50042.7%$32,519
Bladen Community CollegeDublin$9,55123.7%$30,591
Blue Ridge Community CollegeFlat Rock$5,75648.8%$36,324
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 198251. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.