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Central Piedmont Community College

Central Piedmont Community College, also referred to as CPCC, is a coeducational, public community college in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System. The College was founded in 1963 through a merger between the Mecklenburg College and the Central Industrial Education Center. The College has eight physical campuses and one virtual campus. All physical campuses are located in the Metro area of Charlotte.

The College has a cosmopolitan student population including whites, Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians/Pacific islanders. Each make up a significant portion of the student population.

The College sponsors intramural soccer for students who wish to participate in the sport.

Campus Location

1201 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204
USA
Main Tel: (704) 330-2722
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in production trades, law, computer science and engineering, engineering, engineering technician, landscaping and horticulture, photography and commercial art, and design.
  • Large number of students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate90880
< 1 year certificate44662
1-2 year certificate4925

Students

Student enrollment was 18,052 in 2007-2008 (13,562 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 7% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 93% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 1,452
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,212
Books and supplies$ 1,194

Financial Aid: Central Piedmont Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  342

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (126 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • International Marketing
  • Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (82 awarded)

  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Computer and Information Systems Security
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Information Technology
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (54 awarded)

  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management
  • Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (18 awarded)

  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN (26 awarded)

  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (67 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Engineering/Industrial Management

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (62 awarded)

  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
  • Quality Control Technology/Technician
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (27 awarded)

  • Child Development
  • Social Work

HOSPITALITY (9 awarded)

  • Hospitality Administration/Management
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (9 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
  • Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (35 awarded)

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (417 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (121 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDIA (4 awarded)

  • Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
  • Graphic Communications
  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (23 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (84 awarded)

  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE (52 awarded)

  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (50 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded)

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
  • Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (14 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (35 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (32 awarded)

  • Corrections
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (45 awarded)

  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Related North Carolina School Links

List of North Carolina colleges

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