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Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Stanly Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Earnings rank: 74th 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 Stanly 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.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,008 | $77,888 | -4% | #572 of 962 | #445 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $68,875 | +5% | #193 of 560 | #126 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $55,689 | +19% | #66 of 426 | #42 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $28,120 | $41,619 | -6% | #563 of 947 | #419 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $41,040 | -14% | #198 of 225 | #179 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | $38,083 | -7% | #37 of 58 | #29 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $32,147 | $36,229 | -4% | #101 of 160 | #90 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $35,406 | -27% | #499 of 547 | #486 | — |
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.
The Stanly Community College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $265,890
- Avg rent near campus: $1,444/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 28097 (5.2% cap, Locust)
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🏆 Where Stanly Community College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,432 | $8,576 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $3,027 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $4,513 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $5,252 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $4,786 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Stanly Community College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
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- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
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- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology