Central Carolina Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Central Carolina Community College at a glance

• 3,237

  students enrolled

• 1,413

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,446

  average net price a year

  Tuition $2,432 in state, $8,576 out of state

• $29,774

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $33,525

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  76% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Central Carolina Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Central Carolina Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lee County, where the college is.

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• 23

  open professional jobs

• 0

  entry level

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Lee County

  2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $63,060

  median household income

  Lee County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, which lead to clinical (1 open), sales (2 open), operations (4 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: STERIS (5), Caterpillar (4), Liberty Tire Recycling (2), PENTAIR (2), Boys & Girls Clubs Of America (1), Connexzia (1), Express Employment Professionals (1), Gentiva (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (9), Operations (4), Sales (2), Clinical (1), Human Resources (1), Programs (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Capital Area Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center -Capital Lee CountySanford · 919-775-2241 · Mon - Thurs. 8:30am - 4:30pm; Fri 8:30 - 2:00 PM

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Central Carolina Community College?

Central Carolina Community College enrolls about 3,237 students and is a public 2-year institution in Sanford, North Carolina. It awards about 1,413 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Central Carolina Community College?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Central Carolina Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $29,774 six years after entry and $33,525 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Central Carolina Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Central Carolina Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Central Carolina Community College?

23 open professional jobs are listed in Lee County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. STERIS has the most openings.