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Central Piedmont Community College, CPCC, is a large community college, located in Charlotte, North Carolina (Mecklenburg County). The school was founded in 1963. CPCC is the result of a merger between Mecklenburg College and the Central Industrial Education Center.
CPCC has seven satellite campuses and a virtual campus, all situated in the Charlotte Metro area. It is by far the largest and most wide-ranging community college system in North Carolina and South Carolina. The school is also part of the statewide North Carolina Community College System.
A number of the CPCC graduates have gone on to become famous; they include Cindy Castano, producer of National Geographic documentaries including the Emmy Award winning ‘Stalking Leopards’ and Tom Fisher, a renowned visionary in the areas of Internet, eCommerce and High Tech sectors.
Central Piedmont Community College is found in Charlotte, NC. Charlotte is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Central Piedmont Community College.
The school is known for its programs in engineering.
Central Piedmont Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 18,052 in 2007-2008 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Central Piedmont Community College
1201 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204
General Phone: (704) 330-2722
http://www.cpcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 417 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, sign language translation, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business and Management | 126 | business management, accounting, marketing, human resources, international business, accounting technology, international marketing, retail |
| Mechanics and Repair | 121 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, vehicle maintenance |
| Medical Support and Technology | 84 | dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech, cardiovascular tech, surgical tech, medical lab assistant, dental assistant, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 82 | data processing tech, computer networking, information science, database administration, computer programming, information technology, computer security, network management, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 67 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Engineering Technician | 62 | architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, surveying tech, civil engineering tech, computer engineering tech, industrial production tech, mechanical drafting, ... |
| Construction Trades | 54 | electrician, property management |
| Medicine | 52 | health professions |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 50 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 45 | substance abuse counseling, physical therapist assistant |
| Law | 35 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Production Trades | 35 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 32 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety, corrections, criminal justice and police |
| Family and Social Work | 27 | child development, social work |
| Design | 26 | interior design, graphic design |
| Medical Administration | 23 | medical records tech, medical office management |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 18 | chef training, pastry |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 14 | commercial art |
| Office and Administration | 11 | office management, administrative assistant, office data entry, executive secretary |
| Hospitality | 9 | hotel management, hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 9 | turf management, applied horticulture |
| Media | 4 | animation and special effects, graphic communications, printing equipment operation |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering management, electrical engineering, civil engineering courses |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | parks and recreation management, rehabilitation |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Piedmont Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 908 | 80 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 446 | 62 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 49 | 25 |
In 2007-2008, Central Piedmont Community College had a total enrollment of 18,052 students (13,562 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 81% |
| State unknown | 9% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Charlotte, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,452 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,212 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,194 |
Financial Aid:
Central Piedmont Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 291500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 168 | 174 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 168 | $51,965 | 174 | $52,809 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 168 | $51,965 | 174 | $52,809 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Marketing
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, Other
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Graphic Communications, General
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Piedmont Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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