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Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, North Carolina · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1715 College Dr, Roxboro, NC 27573 · Phone: (336) 599-1181 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Piedmont Community College is a public trade school in Roxboro, North Carolina offering welding, cosmetology, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Piedmont Community College has a 20.0% completion rate, below the state average of 47.8%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $33,274, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 30.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,540 | $50,590 | $60,870 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $26,880 | $38,410 | $48,300 |
| Medical assistants | $36,010 | $45,140 | $47,500 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,190 | $44,250 | $49,310 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | $27,397 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Piedmont Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Roxboro, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. The campus awards trade credentials most often in welding schools (24), cosmetology schools (11), and medical assistant programs (7), across a total of six program families that include emt-training as well.
Federal data show a completion rate of 20.0%, which is below the state average of 47.8%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $33,274. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 30.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment among the 457 undergraduates and 44 recent trade completers.
This campus is located in a fringe rural locale, which may suit students who live nearby and want in-person, community-based training rather than a large urban campus. Whether specific programs run as short certificates or longer associate-degree tracks is not detailed in the data provided, so prospective students, including career changers, should contact the school directly to confirm program length and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures independently, consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided by the school, or contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Piedmont Community College's top programs are welding schools (24), cosmetology schools (11), and medical assistant programs (7), spread across six program families including emt-training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 20.0%, which is below the North Carolina state average of 47.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (336) 599-1181 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $33,274 per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Piedmont Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and generally strong access to federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not detailed in the data provided; contact the school at (336) 599-1181 or visit piedmontcc.edu to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this campus's federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard link, and confirm accreditation status with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus is in a fringe rural locale serving 457 undergraduates, which may suit local adults, but specific fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule details not reported here; contact the school to confirm.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to ask about requirements for specific programs like welding, cosmetology, or medical assisting.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Piedmont Community College at (336) 599-1181 or visit https://www.piedmontcc.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools offering similar trade programs.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.