by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a CCCTI degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how CCCTI measures up.
CCCTI is ranked #435 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within North Carolina, it ranks #34 of 124 for value.
Below is the detailed CCCTI value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is ranked #77 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #34 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the CCCTI financial aid page to be sure.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is ranked #435 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at CCCTI costs about $14,360. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $57,440 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $19,685 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,810 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,360 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $57,440 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the CCCTI net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What CCCTI costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a CCCTI degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $78,740 | — | — |
| All Students | $57,440 | #435 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $43,240 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $78,740 | — | — |
| All Students | $57,440 | #34 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $43,240 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at CCCTI shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,700 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,543 |
| $48K–$75K | $6,613 |
| $75K–$110K | $9,407 |
About 60% of CCCTI undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,334 per year. Get more details on the CCCTI financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average CCCTI cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.