C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Davidson-Davie Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Thomasville, North Carolina 27360
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 42%
Outcomes
C
53/100
Affordability
B+
75/100
Resources
B
68/100
Experience
D
40/100
Prestige
F
27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,959
Total Enrollment
42%
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,197
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Davidson-Davie Community College ▼

45% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$241,045
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,270
1-Year Change
+4.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Davidson-Davie Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,337
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,183
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,500
Median debt at graduation
45.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
34.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Davidson-Davie Community College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Ground Transportation$41,081$49,150-6%#67 of 103#59—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants—$48,900-13%#582 of 757#534—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$45,149$48,140-16%#224 of 290#208—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$38,392$47,694-17%#127 of 176#122$15,584
Accounting and Related Services$41,532$46,981+5%#32 of 101#23—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$46,491—————
Computer and Information Sciences$36,168$42,816-16%#38 of 43#35$14,790
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$39,326$42,699-17%#252 of 319#222$14,712
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$33,142$39,455+15%#129 of 637#54—
Precision Metal Working$39,990$39,129-20%#333 of 365#319—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$33,263$37,517-21%#104 of 120#102$20,055
Legal Support Services—$35,729-28%#40 of 42#39—
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services—$33,456+13%#28 of 199#13—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$25,176$29,376-15%#35 of 40#31$17,337
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$22,448$27,231-13%#46 of 59#35$27,216
Educational Administration and Supervision$25,395—————
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$19,024$20,572-22%#883 of 1025#835—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Davidson-Davie Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $241,045
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,270/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 27260 (7.1% cap, High Point)

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🏆 Where Davidson-Davie Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#16
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
of 24 schools
#19
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 22 schools
#23
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
of 28 schools
#29
Accounting and Finance
of 33 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,125 $7,772

Financial Aid

75%
Receive Any Aid
55%
Receive Pell Grants
25%
Take Out Loans
$7,197
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,236
$30,001 - $48,000$6,268
$48,001 - $75,000$7,460
$75,001 - $110,000$11,686
$110,001+$14,023

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 247 grads/yr Information Technology 125 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 81 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 79 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 76 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 56 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 55 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 55 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 51 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 44 grads/yr Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 40 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 38 grads/yr Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician 36 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 32 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 31 grads/yr Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 31 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 24 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 22 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Human Services, General 20 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Davidson-Davie Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Data scientists
$113k/yr 245,900 jobs

Student Demographics

3,959
Total Students
63%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)
45%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Hispanic 13%
Black 13%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 45%
With Family 55%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,793 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 52%
Hybrid (Some Online) 14%
Fully Online 35%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%
25-64 (Adult) 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Davidson-Davie Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Davidson-Davie Community College?
Tuition at Davidson-Davie Community College is $2,125 for in-state students and $7,772 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,197.
What is the graduation rate at Davidson-Davie Community College?
The graduation rate at Davidson-Davie Community College is 42%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Davidson-Davie Community College a good school?
Davidson-Davie Community College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Davidson-Davie Community College?
Davidson-Davie Community College has a total enrollment of 3,959 students.
Is there rental demand near Davidson-Davie Community College?
Yes! Approximately 45% of students at Davidson-Davie Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,793 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Thomasville area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology