Gaston College
21.3 mi201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 173
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $3,229
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $39,978
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina. In the 2023-24 award year this school reported 1,076 awards in the trades we track: welding, auto mechanic, construction trades, electrician, diesel mechanic, HVAC, auto body.
- Address
- 1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204
Open in Maps - Website
- www.cpcc.edu
- Phone
- (704) 330-2722
- Type
- Public, 2-year
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Federal student aid
- Eligible (Title IV)
- Undergrads (all programs)
- 15,067
Trade programs and graduates
Awards (certificates and degrees) conferred July 2023 to June 2024, first majors, as reported to IPEDS.
| Trade | Program (CIP) | Award levels | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (245); Associate degree (13) | 258 |
| Auto Mechanic | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (179); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (18); Associate degree (52) | 249 |
| Construction Trades | Building/Property Maintenance (46.0401) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (172); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (1); Associate degree (30) | 203 |
| Electrician | Electrician (46.0302) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (156); Associate degree (7) | 163 |
| HVAC | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0201) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (53); Associate degree (12) | 65 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician (47.0613) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (23); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (18); Associate degree (23) | 64 |
| Auto Body | Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (47.0603) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (40); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (1); Associate degree (1) | 42 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0302) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (32) | 32 |
| Machining and CNC | Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist (48.0510) | No completions reported | 0 |
What it costs
Published charges for 2025-26, as reported to College Scorecard.
| In-state tuition and fees, per year | $2,454 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees, per year | $7,062 |
| Books and supplies | $704 |
| Cost of attendance, per year (incl. living costs) | $11,351 |
| Average net price after grants (aided students) | $1,741 |
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Outcomes
College Scorecard field-of-study results for graduates who received federal aid. Fields are the broader 4-digit program family, so welding and machining share "Precision Metal Working". Earnings are medians for graduates working and not enrolled; cohorts lag several years. Scorecard reports outcomes under the school's federal aid ID, which can combine several branch campuses, so counts can exceed this campus's own graduates.
| Field | Credential | Median pay, 1 yr | Median pay, 5 yrs | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (46.04) | Associate degree | $62,526 n=16 | $84,591 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Associate degree | $55,646 n=43 | $67,184 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Undergraduate certificate | n/a | $63,905 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working (48.05) | Associate degree | n/a | $80,985 | n/a |
School-wide College Scorecard measures (all programs, and all campuses that share the federal aid ID):
- Completion rate within 150% of normal time (first-time, full-time students, all programs): 38%
- Median earnings 10 years after entering, all students and programs: $43,413
College Scorecard recordCollege Navigator record
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. IPEDS unit ID 198260. How we build this list.