Western Piedmont Community College

1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655

  • Public
  • 2-year college
  • 11 trade programs
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About Western Piedmont Community College

Western Piedmont Community College is a public 2-year college in Morganton, North Carolina, with about 2,334 students a year. It offers 11 trade programs we track, including industrial maintenance & mechatronics, police academy & criminal justice, cosmetology, and medical assistant. It was formerly known as WPCC.

Costs and outcomes

Average net price
$6,448
per year, after grants and scholarships
Completion rate
49%
of full-time students finish
Median earnings
$34,195
10 years after starting
Students with Pell Grants
45%
a sign of how many get federal aid

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Figures cover the whole school, not one program. Ask the school for the full cost of the program you want.

Trade programs

Healthcare

Welding & manufacturing

Beauty & wellness

Construction trades

Public safety

IT & electronics

Graduate counts are certificates and degrees the school reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, 2023–24). Confirm current programs, schedules and costs with the school.

Location

Western Piedmont Community College
1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655

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