Rowan-Cabarrus Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College at a glance

• 4,164

  students enrolled

• 1,602

  degrees and certificates a year

• 35%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $7,981

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,824 in state, $6,432 out of state

• $30,316

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $34,936

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Rowan-Cabarrus 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 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

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

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• 38

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Rowan County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $63,196

  median household income

  Rowan 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, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (2 open), engineering (5 open).

Hiring most: Veterans Health Administration (7), Adusa (4), American Eagle Outfitters (3), ADUSA Distribution (2), Rowan-Salisbury School System (2), Zachry (2), ADUSA (1), Ahold Delhaize (1).

What they hire for: Human Resources (9), Operations (7), Engineering (5), Finance (4), Clinical (2), Programs (2). Human Resources jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Centralina Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center- Rowan CountySalisbury · 704-639-7529 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; Closes the 3rd Friday of each month at 12 noon.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College?

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College enrolls about 4,164 students and is a public 2-year institution in Salisbury, North Carolina. It awards about 1,602 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College?

35% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Rowan-Cabarrus Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $30,316 six years after entry and $34,936 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Rowan-Cabarrus Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Rowan-Cabarrus 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 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College?

38 open professional jobs are listed in Rowan County, 4 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Veterans Health Administration has the most openings.