by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Central Piedmont Community College. You can study it at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #1 out of 10 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Central Piedmont Community College as a strong choice for cosmetology, placing at #5 out of 48 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cosmetology Schools | 5 of 48 |
| Best Cosmetology Schools in North Carolina | 1 of 10 |
| Best Cosmetology Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 19 |
Here is each degree level granted in cosmetology at Central Piedmont Community College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 18 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 28 |
| Certificate | 24 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Piedmont Community College handed out 18 associate’s degrees in cosmetology.
Central Piedmont Community College is among the very best schools in the country for cosmetology at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina | 1 |
| Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Cosmetology Associate Degree Schools | 5 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
Read more about Central Piedmont Community College tuition and fees.
All of the 18 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in cosmetology from Central Piedmont Community College identified as men.
The largest share of cosmetology associate’s degree graduates at Central Piedmont Community College are Black or African American. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Piedmont Community College with a associate’s in cosmetology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Central Piedmont Community College conferred 18 associate’s degrees in cosmetology/cosmetologist, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (33%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Piedmont Community College handed out 28 undergraduate certificate degrees in cosmetology.
Central Piedmont Community College is not currently ranked for cosmetology at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 4% of cosmetology undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of cosmetology undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Central Piedmont Community College are Black or African American. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Piedmont Community College with a undergraduate certificate in cosmetology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Central Piedmont Community College awarded 28 undergraduate certificate completions in cosmetology/cosmetologist, general in the most recent reporting year — 96% to women and 4% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (36%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Piedmont Community College conferred 24 certificate degrees in cosmetology.
Central Piedmont Community College has not been ranked for cosmetology at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 8% of cosmetology certificate degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of cosmetology certificate degree graduates at Central Piedmont Community College are Black or African American. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Piedmont Community College with a certificate in cosmetology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Central Piedmont Community College granted 23 certificate degrees in cosmetology/cosmetologist, general recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (39%).
Central Piedmont Community College awarded 1 certificate degree in cosmetology, barber/styling, and nail instructor in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (100%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.