Central Piedmont Community College
Public in Charlotte, NC. 28 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, culinary, fire science, electrician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 23 | $62,526 | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 46 | $61,826 | $9,685 | $110 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 58 | $55,646 | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 51 | $46,293 | $15,526 | $176 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 22 | $40,235 | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 30 | $39,436 | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 25 | $33,470 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 25 | $24,015 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 29 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 57 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 51 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 42 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 48 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 50 | not reported | $11,000 | $125 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 25 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (associate degree): graduates earned $24,015 one year out, about the same as the national median for cosmetology associate degree programs ($24,015).
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (associate degree): graduates earned $33,470 one year out, 4% below the national median for culinary associate degree programs ($34,733).
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (associate degree): graduates earned $62,526 one year out, 19% above the national median for construction trades associate degree programs ($52,390).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $55,646 one year out, 15% above the national median for auto technician associate degree programs ($48,236).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Paul Mitchell the School-Charlotte (Charlotte, NC), about 0 miles away
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (Charlotte, NC), about 2 miles away
- Empire Beauty School-Charlotte (Charlotte, NC), about 4 miles away
- No Grease Barber School (Charlotte, NC), about 4 miles away
- Southeastern College-Charlotte (Charlotte, NC), about 6 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.