Central Piedmont Community College

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Accredited

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Open

Enrollment

$2,800

Avg. Tuition

40,000

Total Students

Urban

Charlotte, NC

Founded 1963

Six campuses across Mecklenburg County (Central, Cato, Harper, Levine, Merancas, Harris)

About Central Piedmont Community College

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) is the largest community college in North Carolina and the primary trade education institution serving Mecklenburg County. CPCC operates six campuses across the Charlotte metro and offers hands-on training in HVAC, construction management, electrical systems, welding (through the James Turner Institute of Welding Technology), non-destructive examination, and sustainability technology.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianPlumbingAutomotive TechnicianCosmetologyMedical AssistantDental AssistantCdl TrainingCarpentryMassage TherapyCulinaryPharmacy TechnicianIt Networking

Programs Offered

HVAC Technology

Diploma + EPA 608 prep

Duration: 12 months
Tuition: $2,800

Welding Technology (James Turner Institute)

Diploma + AWS prep

Duration: 12 months
Tuition: $2,800

Electrical Systems Technology

Diploma

Duration: 18 months
Tuition: $3,500

Construction Management

Associate Degree

Duration: 24 months
Tuition: $5,500

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
20:1
Hands-On Training
65%
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, Summer
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Weekend Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

16+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $2,800
Books & Supplies $600
Equipment Fees $200
Estimated Total $3,600

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • CPCC Foundation Scholarships
  • Pell Grant
  • NC Community College Grant

Graduate Outcomes

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Job Placement Rate

N/A

Licensure Pass Rate

Top Employers

Atrium HealthNovant HealthDuke EnergyCharlotte Douglas International Airport contractorsLocal HVAC and electrical contractors

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available Childcare Available Transportation Assistance

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