South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, North Carolina · Public · 1,833 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr). Another 44 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,948 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,576 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,866 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,281 |
| $110k and up | $16,111 |
| All families (average) | $6,675 |
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 | $37,941 | +$3,882 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,686 | +$6,627 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,260 | +$1,201 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,293 | +$21,234 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,777 | +$4,718 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $69,719 | +$35,660 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 38% 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.