by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Central Carolina worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Central Carolina is ranked #496 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within South Carolina, it ranks #10 of 61 for value.
Read the full Central Carolina value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Central Carolina Technical College is ranked #43 out of #62 in South Carolina for quality and #10 out of #61 for South Carolina value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Central Carolina financial aid page to be sure.
Central Carolina Technical College is ranked #496 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Central Carolina Technical College 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 Central Carolina costs about $6,590. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $26,359 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,407 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $5,571 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $6,590 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $26,359 |
*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.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Central Carolina net price and the factors that affect it.
What Central Carolina 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 Central Carolina 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 | $53,628 | — | — |
| All Students | $26,359 | #496 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $22,284 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $53,628 | — | — |
| All Students | $26,359 | #10 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $22,284 | — | — |
*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 Central Carolina shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,394 |
| $30K–$48K | $4,789 |
| $48K–$75K | $3,922 |
| $75K–$110K | $5,300 |
About 87% of Central Carolina undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,382 per year. Get more details on the Central Carolina financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Central Carolina net price page for the cost detail.
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