C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
58/100 · earnings-weighted

Isothermal Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Spindale, North Carolina 28160
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: 49%
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
A
82/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
F
34/100
Prestige
F
22/100

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

1,810
Total Enrollment
49%
Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,846
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Isothermal Community College ▼

40% 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
$151,133
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+8.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$33,325
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$28,218
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
55.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
34.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 61st 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 Isothermal 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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$51,324—————
Precision Metal Working—$46,345-5%#227 of 365#184—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$35,182-39%#171 of 176#153—
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$30,995-13%#436 of 496#367—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$23,595$29,210-38%#119 of 120#118—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$26,512-23%#37 of 40#36—

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 Isothermal Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $151,133
  • Avg rent near campus: $837/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 28160 (4.3% cap, Spindale)

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🏆 Where Isothermal Community College Ranks

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

#7
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other
of 10 schools
#19
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
of 31 schools
#20
Medical Office Management/Administration
of 31 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,824 $6,432

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
58%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$7,846
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,480
$30,001 - $48,000$6,105
$48,001 - $75,000$7,574
$75,001 - $110,000$7,821
$110,001+$12,282

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 164 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 164 grads/yr Information Technology 86 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 73 grads/yr Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other 69 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 48 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 46 grads/yr Electrician 44 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 39 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 37 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 27 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 26 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 26 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 25 grads/yr Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management 24 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 24 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 24 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 22 grads/yr Animal-Assisted Therapy 19 grads/yr Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 19 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Isothermal Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

1,810
Total Students
63%
Women
36%
Traditional Age (18-24)
40%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Hispanic 10%
Black 9%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 40%
With Family 60%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~731 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 35%
Hybrid (Some Online) 16%
Fully Online 48%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 36%
25-64 (Adult) 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Isothermal 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 Isothermal Community College?
Tuition at Isothermal Community College is $1,824 for in-state students and $6,432 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,846.
What is the graduation rate at Isothermal Community College?
The graduation rate at Isothermal Community College is 49%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Isothermal Community College a good school?
Isothermal 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 (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): 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 Isothermal Community College?
Isothermal Community College has a total enrollment of 1,810 students.
Is there rental demand near Isothermal Community College?
Yes! Approximately 40% of students at Isothermal Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 731 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Spindale area.

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