Western Piedmont Community College

1001 Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655

CosmetologyDental AssistantMedical AssistantNail TechnicianWelding

Programs

Programs this school reported to the U.S. Department of Education in the latest year, with graduates, published program price and early earnings where reported.

ProgramAwardGraduates
Cosmetology Certificate (1 to 2 years) 7
Cosmetology Associate degree 9
Cosmetology Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 0
Dental Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years) 10
Medical Assistant Certificate (1 to 2 years) 9
Medical Assistant Associate degree 9
Nail Technician Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 11
Welding Associate degree 1
Welding Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 5

Cost and outcomes

TypePublic
Average net price per year$3,726
In-state tuition and fees per year$2,650
Completion rate42%
Students receiving Pell grants57%
Undergraduate enrollment1,339
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Program tuition is the published price for the whole program at schools that report it. Earnings are median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one year after completing.

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Listing data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Last updated October 2026. Something wrong? Send a correction.