Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,059
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Highest degree awarded:
Associate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Two-year, small
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higher-part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 39% / 61% (2017)
First generation college students: 46.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 13.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.1% (2011)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 36.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 16.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 10.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 6.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 78.1%
Black: 7.1%
Hispanic: 9.4%
Asian: 4.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 7.1%
Hispanic: 9.4%
Asian: 4.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $14,302
In-State tuition: $2,630Out-of-State tuition: $8,774
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,504 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $29,306 (2017)
Median Family Income: $22,002 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 0.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $4,671 (2018)
Median federal loan payment:
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $4,692 |
| $30k-48k | $5,550 |
| $48k-75k | $6,955 |
| $75k-110k | $0 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $4,671 (2018)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $3,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $3,500 (2017)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $3,500 (2015)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 40.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 40.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 76.4% (2016) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 21.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 21.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,347 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $34,736 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Graphic Communications. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | 34 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 9 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 11 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | American Sign Language. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | American Sign Language. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 144 | $31,226 ($2,602) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 22 | $41,162 ($3,430) | $45,237 ($3,770) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 18 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Precision Metal Working. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Precision Metal Working. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 12 | $27,700 ($2,308) | $28,588 ($2,382) | ||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 13 | $29,494 ($2,458) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 11 | $29,076 ($2,423) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 36 | $11,999 | $56,220 ($4,685) | $63,274 ($5,273) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,589Full time faculty: 28%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $3,445,564 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $4,118,000 (2022)