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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Concord, NC · 712 students

The verdict

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences charges a net price of $17,618/yr after aid — a 2-year total of $35,236. Graduates earn a median $58,708 ten years after entry, $10,348/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 3.4 years — a 20-year net return of $171,724, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences's 3.4-year payback ranks #214 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 83% of them, and #4 of 115 in North Carolina.

Better ROI than 83% of US colleges#214 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$17,618
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$58,708
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
3.4 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
23%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$17,618/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (2 yrs)$35,236our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$58,708Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$10,348/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$16,000Scorecard, 2026
Payback3.4 yrsour math
20-year net return$171,724our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on Cabarrus College of Health Sciences's own numbers. Net price $17,618 × 2 years = $35,236 total. Median earnings $58,708 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $10,348 a year of premium. $35,236 ÷ $10,348 = 3.4 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $171,724. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do Cabarrus College of Health Sciences students graduate with?

A median $16,000 in federal loans among completers, or 27% of the $58,708 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of Cabarrus College of Health Sciences students graduate?

71% finish their degree. Spread the $35,236 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $49,628 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is Cabarrus College of Health Sciences expensive compared with other North Carolina colleges?

Its $17,618 net price runs $6,772 above the $10,846 median across the 115 North Carolina colleges we profile, or $13,544 more across the full degree.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences: frequently asked questions

Is Cabarrus College of Health Sciences worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Cabarrus College of Health Sciences charges $17,618/yr after aid ($35,236 over 2 years), and graduates earn a median $58,708 ten years out — $10,348/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 3.4 years and returns $171,724 net over 20 years, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast.
How long does a Cabarrus College of Health Sciences degree take to pay off?
About 3.4 years. We divide the $35,236 four-year net cost by the $10,348/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Cabarrus College of Health Sciences cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $17,618/yr — about $35,236 over 2 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Cabarrus College of Health Sciences compare to other North Carolina colleges?
It ranks #4 of 115 North Carolina colleges we track by payback. Its $58,708 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $17,618 net price is above the national median of $16,902.