Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, North Carolina · Public · 1,339 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 50 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,471 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,147 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,386 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,421 |
| All families (average) | $6,448 |
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 | $37,986 | +$3,927 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,871 | +$16,812 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $72,011 | +$37,952 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,218 | -$3,841 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $46,450 | +$12,391 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 49% 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.