Central Carolina Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,237 students.
About This School
Central Carolina Community College is a public institution located in Sanford, North Carolina with approximately 3,237 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,446 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $27,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) is a public community college with campuses in Chatham, Harnett and Lee counties. Established in 1961, CCCC is part of the North Carolina Community College System and offers a diverse range of academic and career and technical programs to meet the educational needs of its communities.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $616/year net price after aid, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere, making it a genuinely strong choice for students watching their budget. However, median earnings of $27,800 a decade after enrollment are modest, so if you're pursuing a program with higher earning potential, make sure the specific degree you want actually leads there — not just the school overall. Worth considering as a low-risk, low-cost starting point, especially for local students, career-focused programs, or those planning to transfer to a four-year school.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Central Carolina Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Health and Medical Administrative Services ($40,028 vs $37,073 nationally), and most below it in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($47,898 vs $61,982).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 280 | $41,536 | $44,125 | −$2,589 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 47 | $47,827 | $48,733 | −$906 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 26 | $80,075 | $80,813 | −$738 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | $43,626 | $54,246 | −$10,620 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 16 | $31,024 | $37,656 | −$6,632 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 15 | $47,898 | $61,982 | −$14,084 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 13 | $40,028 | $37,073 | +$2,955 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 9 | $42,196 | $41,460 | +$736 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 6 | $74,826 | $73,046 | +$1,780 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,237 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Central Carolina Community College cost?
The average net price at Central Carolina Community College is about $5,446 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Central Carolina Community College?
Central Carolina Community College has a graduation rate of 42%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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