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Nursing at Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

with a mid-sized student body of 13,640 in Charlotte, NC.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $73,310/yr, edging above the $69,474 national average for Nursing — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 141.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Nursing programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Nursing's career paths, with 39% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #95 of 947 programs, Central Piedmont Community College's Nursing program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

There are 4 registered apprenticeship pathways mapped to Nursing, including Home Health Director (median $117,960/yr). Apprenticeships offer an alternative route that combines paid work with structured training.

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

Low End

Score

High End

Earnings $73,310/yr (6% vs median)

AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)

Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings

$73K

Reported median after graduation

Earnings Multiple (In-State)

142.1x

10-year earnings ÷ tuition

Viable Career Paths

6 of 6

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Program Tuition (In-State)

$5,584

Out-of-state: $17,872

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$69,816

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path	Median Salary	Growth	AI-ProofAI
Nurse anesthetists	$223,210	+8.6%	83%
Nurse practitioners	$129,210	+40.1%	52%
Nurse midwives	$128,790	+11.1%	61%

Nurse anesthetists

$223,210

+8.6% growth 83% AI-proof

Nurse practitioners

$129,210

+40.1% growth 52% AI-proof

Nurse midwives

$128,790

+11.1% growth 61% AI-proof

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Nursing Career Guide

Explore what Nursing graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 947 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 89/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Nursing at Central Piedmont Community College?

At 89/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

How vulnerable is Nursing to AI automation?

With 39% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $766,985 in decade earnings vs $793,428 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can I learn Nursing through an apprenticeship instead of Central Piedmont Community College?

The DOL recognizes 4 apprenticeship pathways related to Nursing. For students weighing Central Piedmont Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.

Will Nursing graduates from Central Piedmont Community College find jobs?

With approximately 292,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Central Piedmont Community College graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →