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South Piedmont Community College

Polkton, North Carolina · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,833 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$6,675
cheaper than 64% of comparable schools
Completion rate
26.9%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$37,308
earns ~$5,589.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

South Piedmont Community College is a public school in Polkton, NC, that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves students seeking training in trades like HVAC, electrical work, and culinary arts. The school offers over 40 programs beyond its core trade specialties.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported at $6,675. Only 26.9% of students complete their programs within the tracked period, which is a low figure for a public institution. Median earnings for graduates in Allied Health roles ten years after entry are $37,308.

Net price is 4% above the North Carolina median ($6,448) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 3% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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17.4% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in North Carolina.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$47,846
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
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 34 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$53,358
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$47,260
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificate$36,848
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$22,999
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degree$17,470
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot 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
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate 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
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels are available for the listed programs?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees for programs in Allied Health, Culinary Arts, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, HVAC maintenance, and Vehicle Maintenance.
How much do graduates of the Allied Health program typically earn?
Reported median earnings two years after completion for Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions are $47,846.
How many students finish their programs?
The completion rate is reported at 26.9%. For public community colleges, this rate often undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions.
Is South Piedmont Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Polkton, NC.
What percentage of students receive Pell Grants?
Seventeen point four percent, or 17.4%, of students receive Pell Grants.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 197850. 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.