South Piedmont Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$1,824
2024 Average Net Price
$7,689
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
4,013
19.7% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
38.1%
75 Graduates

About

South Piedmont Community College is a higher education institution located in Anson County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Piedmont Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (241 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (39 degrees), and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (15 degrees).

In 2024, 597 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Piedmont Community College. 63.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (312 degrees), 2.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (105 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Piedmont Community College is $1,824, which is $−6,360 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at South Piedmont Community College is $1,824, which is $6,360 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,689.

In 2024, 78% of undergraduate students attending South Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,824
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at South Piedmont Community College was $1,824. The cost of tuition at South Piedmont Community College is $−6,360 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$7,689
2024 Value
47.5%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 South Piedmont Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,689. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of South Piedmont Community College grew by 47.5%.

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Other Student Expenses

$14,586
Room and Board
$1,400
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Piedmont Community College was of $14,586 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 50.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

78%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

78% of undergraduate students at South Piedmont Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.88% with respect to 2023, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

South Piedmont Community College had a total enrollment of 4,013 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at South Piedmont Community College is 790 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,223. This means that 19.7% of students enrolled at South Piedmont Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Piedmont Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.6% White, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Black or African American, 6.01% Asian, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.424% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.15% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Piedmont Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.8%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.7%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Piedmont Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,013 students. The full-time enrollment at South Piedmont Community College is 790 and the part-time enrollment is 3,223. This means that 19.7% of students enrolled at South Piedmont Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

57%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Piedmont Community College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), South Piedmont Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    2,030 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    672 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    592 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Piedmont Community College is 50.6% White, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Black or African American, 6.01% Asian, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.424% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.15% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 321 students (8%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 157 more women than men received degrees from South Piedmont Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Piedmont Community College is white (312 degrees awarded). There were 2.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (105 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Piedmont Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (241 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (39 degrees) and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (15 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Piedmont Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (242 degrees awarded), Protective Services (43 degrees), and Legal (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Piedmont Community College are Software developers (662,849 people), Other managers (210,189 people), Police officers (146,206 people), Computer occupations, all other (144,234 people), and Computer & information systems managers (122,502 people).

The most specialized majors at South Piedmont Community College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (242 degrees awarded), Protective Services (43 degrees), Legal (13 degrees), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Piedmont Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at South Piedmont Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (242 degrees awarded), Protective Services (43 degrees), Legal (13 degrees), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Piedmont Community College are Computer Systems Design (686,078 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (350,110 people), Elementary & secondary schools (254,628 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (159,274 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (126,560 people).

The most specialized majors at South Piedmont Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (242 degrees awarded), Protective Services (43 degrees), Legal (13 degrees), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Piedmont Community College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Early Childhood Education & Teaching
    14 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    13 degrees awarded
  3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    8 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Piedmont Community College was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 14 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

220
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
377
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 220 degrees were awarded to men at South Piedmont Community College, which is 0.584 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (377).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 86 degrees were awarded to men at South Piedmont Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.555 times less than the 155 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 155 degrees were awarded to men at South Piedmont Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.8 times more than the 86 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

25%
100% Completion Time
35%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 25% of students graduating from South Piedmont Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    312 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    105 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Piedmont Community College is white (312 degrees awarded). There were 2.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (105 degrees).

7.2% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    184 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    128 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Piedmont Community College is white female (184 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (128 degrees).

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Operations

South Piedmont Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.34M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 683k (20.4%) compared to the 13.1% average return (853k on 6.52M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, South Piedmont Community College had a total salary expenditure of 34.6M. South Piedmont Community College employs 70 No academic ranks. Most academics at South Piedmont Community College are Female No academic rank (39), and Male No academic rank (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Piedmont Community College are: Management, with 56 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 employees.

Endowment

$3.34M
2024 Endowment
12.2%
growth from 2023

South Piedmont Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.34M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of South Piedmont Community College grew 12.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.17M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$21.8M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, South Piedmont Community College paid a median of $21.8M in salaries, which represents 62.9% of their overall expenditure ($34.6M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$4.61M
Instructional Salaries
70
Number of Employees

In 2024, South Piedmont Community College paid a total of $4.61M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Piedmont Community College were Management with 56 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 15 employees.

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