Stanly Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,465 students.
About This School
Stanly Community College is a public institution located in Albemarle, North Carolina with approximately 1,465 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,721 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $32,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Stanly Community College (SCC) is a public community college in Albemarle, North Carolina. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System. It has a satellite campus in Locust, North Carolina and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The college serves over 10,000 students annually in associate degree, diploma, certificate, general education, occupational training, adult literacy, and a comprehensive online degree program.
At just $4,215/year after aid, this is one of the most affordable paths to a credential in the region, and the variety of programs — from associate degrees to workforce training — makes it a practical fit for students who want flexibility. That said, median earnings of $32,300 a decade out suggest many graduates land in modest-paying fields, so it's worth being strategic about which program you choose rather than assuming any credential here will significantly boost your income. A strong option if you're looking to enter a trade, build foundational skills before transferring, or minimize debt — less compelling if you're aiming for high-earning professional careers.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% 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.
Stanly Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Criminal Justice and Corrections ($55,689 vs $46,706 nationally), and most below it in Business Administration, Management and Operations ($35,406 vs $48,733).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 144 | $41,619 | $44,125 | −$2,506 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 45 | $36,229 | $37,656 | −$1,427 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 23 | $35,406 | $48,733 | −$13,327 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | $41,040 | $47,660 | −$6,620 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 22 | $68,875 | $65,389 | +$3,486 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 22 | $77,888 | $80,813 | −$2,925 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 15 | $55,689 | $46,706 | +$8,983 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 9 | $38,083 | $40,734 | −$2,651 |
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 (1,465 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Stanly Community College cost?
The average net price at Stanly Community College is about $5,721 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 Stanly Community College?
Stanly Community College has a graduation rate of 54%, 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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