South Piedmont Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

South Piedmont Community College at a glance

• 1,833

  students enrolled

• 531

  degrees and certificates a year

• 38%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,675

  average net price a year

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

• $31,212

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $37,308

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  77% working

What students study

AI and data programs

South Piedmont 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 South Piedmont Community College

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

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• 7

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Anson County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $44,245

  median household income

  Anson County

• 19%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to operations (2 open).

Hiring most: Columbus McKinnon (2), EWI Recruitment (1), Olsten (1), Quikrete (1), Southern Fabricators (1), The Walsh Group (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (5), Operations (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Centralina Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center- Anson CountyWadesboro · 704-272-5479 · Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30 pm;( Closed 12pm-1pm) Closes the 2nd Friday of each month at noon

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is South Piedmont Community College?

South Piedmont Community College enrolls about 1,833 students and is a public 2-year institution in Polkton, North Carolina. It awards about 531 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at South Piedmont Community College?

38% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do South Piedmont Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,212 six years after entry and $37,308 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does South Piedmont Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

South Piedmont 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 South Piedmont Community College?

7 open professional jobs are listed in Anson County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Columbus McKinnon has the most openings.