Cleveland Community College
Shelby, North Carolina · Public · 1,097 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $498 |
| $30k to $48k | $1,600 |
| $48k to $75k | $1,676 |
| $75k to $110k | $3,987 |
| All families (average) | $995 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $38,334 | +$4,275 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,191 | -$8,868 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,074 | +$16,015 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $51,660 | +$17,601 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $29,575 | -$4,484 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $78,944 | +$44,885 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $35,878 | +$1,819 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 52% of students receive Pell grants · 32% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.