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Stanly Community College

Albemarle, North Carolina · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,465 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingCosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$5,721
cheaper than 74% of comparable schools
Completion rate
37.7%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$36,686
earns ~$6,412.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Stanly Community College is a public school in Albemarle, NC, that mainly awards certificates. With 1,465 students, it serves adults seeking trade training in areas like healthcare, HVAC, and cosmetology.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $5,721. The completion rate is reported at 37.7%, noting that transfer students may not be included in this figure. Ten years after entry, typical median earnings are $36,686.

Net price is 11% below the North Carolina median ($6,448) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 4% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$51,392
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$28,236
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$27,552
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot 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
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 29 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$48,041
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificate$43,426
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$25,194
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$18,771
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
Educational Administration and Supervisionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingundergraduate certificatenot 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 programs does Stanly Community College offer?
The school offers Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology. It also provides these credentials as associate degrees or undergraduate certificates, plus 34 more programs.
What do graduates of the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions program earn?
Reported median earnings two years after completion for this associate degree program are $51,392.
How many students typically finish at Stanly Community College?
The reported completion rate is 37.7%. Keep in mind that for public community colleges, this rate can undercount students who transfer to four-year schools.
Is Stanly Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school.

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 199740. 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.