C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
57/100 · earnings-weighted

Piedmont Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Roxboro, North Carolina 27573
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
A
83/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
D
40/100
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

1,250
Total Enrollment
42%
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,281
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Piedmont Community College ▼

57% 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
$193,167
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+5.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$33,274
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,680
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
20%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
30.7%
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 Piedmont Community College

Median pay of associate's degree 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,517$76,596-5%#631 of 962#514—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$32,905-25%#914 of 947#885—

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 Piedmont Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $193,167
  • Avg rent near campus: $837/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 27314 (4.4% cap, Prospect Hill)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,432 $8,576

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
67%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$8,281
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,236
$30,001 - $48,000$5,113

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 109 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 58 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 53 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 44 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 27 grads/yr Gunsmithing/Gunsmith 17 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 14 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 13 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 12 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 10 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 9 grads/yr Information Technology 8 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 8 grads/yr Child Development 6 grads/yr Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Adult Development and Aging 5 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 5 grads/yr Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 4 grads/yr Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 3 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 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

Student Demographics

1,250
Total Students
63%
Women
38%
Traditional Age (18-24)
57%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Hispanic 8%
Black 25%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 57%
With Family 43%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~714 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 50%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 22%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 38%
25-64 (Adult) 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Piedmont 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 Piedmont Community College?
Tuition at Piedmont Community College is $2,432 for in-state students and $8,576 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,281.
What is the graduation rate at Piedmont Community College?
The graduation rate at Piedmont Community College is 42%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Piedmont Community College a good school?
Piedmont 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 (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 Piedmont Community College?
Piedmont Community College has a total enrollment of 1,250 students.
Is there rental demand near Piedmont Community College?
Yes! Approximately 57% of students at Piedmont Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 714 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Roxboro area.

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