Piedmont Community College

The college awards associates degrees, diplomas, and certificates in over thirty-five programs of study in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics as well as fine arts and technical areas. It also offers a college-university transfer program for students who want to pursue bachelor's degrees at four-year institutions. Programs of note include Film and Video Production Technology, Digital Effects and Animation Technology, and Gunsmithing. High school students also receive college-level instruction through special programs prescribed by the NC General Assembly.