Cleveland Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Cleveland Community College at a glance

• 1,097

  students enrolled

• 736

  degrees and certificates a year

• 32%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $995

  average net price a year

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

• $30,126

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $33,755

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Cleveland Community College

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

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• 28

  open professional jobs

• 5

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Cleveland County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $55,769

  median household income

  Cleveland County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (1 open).

Hiring most: Eaton (4), Gardner-Webb University (3), Volvo Group (3), Personnel Services Unlimited (2), 59905f81 B547 48d2 925f 01b13cefe77a (1), Buckeye Fire Equipment (1), C.A. Short Company (1), Casco International (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (6), Finance (4), Operations (4), Academic (3), Human Resources (3), Sales (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Foothills Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center- Cleveland CountyShelby · 704-480-5414 · Mon-Thurs 8:30am 5:00pm; Fri 8:30am-12:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Cleveland Community College?

Cleveland Community College enrolls about 1,097 students and is a public 2-year institution in Shelby, North Carolina. It awards about 736 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Cleveland Community College?

32% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Cleveland Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $30,126 six years after entry and $33,755 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Cleveland Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Cleveland Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Cleveland Community College?

28 open professional jobs are listed in Cleveland County, 5 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Eaton has the most openings.