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Whether you’re looking for a four-year college experience, you want to earn a degree quickly and jump right into your healthcare career, or you’re a working professional seeking additional education and career advancement, Cabarrus College offers multiple paths to a rewarding, prosperous future.
97%
of our students pass licensure and certification, far exceeding state and national averages.*
96%
are employed within six months of graduation.*
Biomedical Sciences (Four-year Bachelor of Science)
Pre-professional degree for students applying to medical, dental, physician assistant and other graduate programs or seeking a science career in high-demand fields like research, biochemistry, microbiology or pharmacology.
Community Health and Wellness (Four-year Bachelor of Science)
Cabarrus College’s public health degree educates professionals who protect and improve the health and well-being of people and communities.
Life Sciences (Two-year Associate of Science)
Prepare for a career in a variety of life sciences fields or use as the foundation to transfer into our nursing or allied health programs.
Medical Assistant (Two-year Associate Degree or One-year Diploma)
Prepares you for one of the fastest-growing fields within healthcare, with hands-on clinical experience every week.
Nursing (Two-year Associate of Science)
Become an RN in just two years through immersive learning and weekly clinical experience on our Atrium Health hospital-based campus.
Nursing – (Four-year Bachelor of Science)
Direct admission into nursing program allows you to move seamlessly into nursing curriculum after completing general education requirements.
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Two-year Associate of Science or Four-year Bachelor of Science)
Become a certified OTA in two years with our associate degree, or choose our four-year degree to gain leadership skills or prepare for graduate-level education.
Respiratory Therapy (Three-year Bachelor of Science)
The only three-year accelerated Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) in NC and the only hospital-based BSRT in the state.
Surgical Technology (Two-year Associate of Science)
Become a surgical technologist in just two years; two-semester associate degree bridge available for surgical technologists with a diploma who want to earn an associate degree.
*Based on 2023 collegewide data.
“My mother is a special needs teacher assistant, and my father is a custodian at a local high school during the week and works at Lowe’s on the weekend. My parents… have spent their entire lives believing in me and my dreams, even when I could not. Cabarrus College of Health Sciences has been the only school I ever wanted to go to since I was 15, and to be honest, my parents could not have afforded this school on their own without going into debt. Scholarships and financial aid provided me the opportunity to live out my dreams of going to Cabarrus College and becoming a nurse.”
Madelyn Brown, RN, '21
Associate of Science in Nursing
“I was inspired from a young age to pursue a health sciences career. As a first-generation college student, scholarship support is helping me accomplish my professional goals. It is an incredible relief to be able to focus on my studies and not have to pick up more hours at work to scramble to afford this incredible education. I am now able to focus solely on my classes and clinical time.”
Danielle C. Huester, RN, ’22
Associate of Science in Nursing
Immersive Healthcare Environment
Individualized Attention
Unmatched Clinical Experience
Jobs. Jobs. Jobs!
We’re on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus.
8:1 student-to-teacher ratio with an average class size of 19.
Preferred access to Atrium Health clinical sites.
Job placement assistance and a direct pipeline to jobs at Atrium Health and elsewhere.
Small College Perks. University Quality. Affordable.
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Degrees/Programs for First-Year Students
Other Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
Quality Education You Can Afford
Cabarrus College is the least expensive private college in North Carolina, with a generous mix of scholarships, loans and other aid to keep your costs as low as possible. Scholarships include:
First-year students
- Cabarrus Cares Scholarship – Up to 100% of tuition and general fees for NC students who demonstrate need
- New Student Legacy Scholarship – For dependents of Cabarrus College alumni: $500/year
- Merit Scholarships – $1,000 to $3,000/year
- 1942 Club Scholarship – Merit- and need-based: $1,000/year
Talk to our financial aid office for more information on these scholarships and other available aid including financial aid, forgivable loans and veterans benefits.
Transfer students
- North Carolina Community College Partner Scholarship – Up to 100% of tuition and general fees for NC students who demonstrate need and are transferring from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Central Piedmont Community College or Stanly Community College
- North Carolina Community College Transfer Scholarships – Merit scholarships for Allied Health or Nursing programs: $1,500/year
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Transfer Scholarship – For PTK members: $1,000/year
- Transfer Student Legacy Scholarship – For new transfer students who are dependents (as determined by the FAFSA) of Cabarrus College alumni: $500/year
- Atrium Health Teammate Dependent Scholarship – Need-based: $1,000/year
- Owl Scholarship – Need-based: amount varies
- Atrium Health Forgivable Loan (selected programs only) – Can be repaid with service at Atrium Health: $5,000 to $10,000
- New Directions Scholarship – Merit- and need-based scholarship for full-time ABSN students with demonstrated need: up to $3,000/year
- Second Bachelor’s Degree Tuition Discount – 75% tuition discount for students completing prerequisite “bridge” courses to finalize application to a degree program at Cabarrus College
Other scholarships and aid
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“I chose Cabarrus College because of its excellent reputation and affiliation with Atrium Health. Even local doctors and nurses I spoke with praised the school, commenting on the exceptional healthcare professionals that graduate from there. I have not been let down. The staff is so supportive, and I appreciate the feeling of community. The faculty is committed to providing high-quality education and genuinely wants me to succeed. Hands down the best decision I have made for my future healthcare career.”
Medical Assistant
Hear From Our Proud Alumni
Ashleigh Owen, CMA(AAMA), ’21
“As an adult student with four children, I knew (returning to college) would be challenging, but I did not anticipate the roadblocks from most other schools. Cabarrus College of Health Sciences not only removed the roadblocks, but it paved the way for my success.… Cabarrus College makes it easy to further your education.... Cabarrus College really does have it all covered for the adult student.”
Andrea Mosconi, RN, BSN, '21, ’23
Associate of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
A respected leader in healthcare education, Cabarrus College provides immersive, innovative education that will prepare you to provide exemplary care for the patients and communities you serve. We are renowned for our small, welcoming environment and faculty who are more than instructors – they're mentors who will ensure you graduate ready to serve with confidence, courage and compassion.
Situated on the campus of Atrium Health Cabarrus, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences offers advantages you won't find elsewhere:
WHY CABARRUS COLLEGE?
- 19 degrees in 11 health science disciplines
- Bachelor's and master's degrees in various fields
- Diplomas and associate degrees for students who want to be working in healthcare in 1-2 years
- 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- Average class size: 19
- Individualized instruction
- Hands-on experience right away in clinical programs
- Immersive, professional healthcare environment
- Flexible with online, on-campus and hybrid programs, with full- or part-time options
- Affordable – Generous scholarships and financial aid packages; 88% of our students receive financial aid, with awards averaging nearly $16,000 per year
- Quality education – 97% of graduates pass certification and licensure exams, exceeding state and national averages
- Jobs! 96% of our graduates are employed within 6 months
- Affiliated with Atrium Health:
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Preferred access to clinical experiences at Atrium Health
- State-of-the-art campus and facilities
- Forgivable loan for many programs
- Pipeline to jobs at Atrium Health
Community Paramedicine (Two-year Bachelor of Science completion degree)
For certified paramedics who want to be at the forefront as healthcare evolves to providing more in-home care.
Health Sciences Leadership and Development (Two-year Bachelor of Science completion degree)
Unique bachelor’s degree completion program enables those with an associate degree and an interest or experience in healthcare to build on their existing degree to earn a bachelor’s degree in two years.
Master of Science in Health Sciences (as little as 1 year)
Enables professionals with a bachelor’s degree and an interest or experience in healthcare to earn a master’s degree in as little as one year. Three tracks offered: Healthcare Leadership, Clinical Research, and Education and Training.
Medical Imaging (Two-year Bachelor of Science completion degree)
For imaging professionals with a diploma or associate degree in an imaging science.
Nursing – RN to BSN
100% online degree (no clinicals required); perfect for working nurses who want to advance their careers.
Nursing – Accelerated BSN
For those with a bachelor’s degree in any field; finish in as little as four semesters.
Nursing – Master of Science
100% online classes plus a practicum; Leadership and Clinical Research tracks.
Occupational Therapy – Master of Science
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) for OTAs with a bachelor’s degree or OTA-to-OT bridge program enabling OTAs to get a bachelor’s degree and transition directly into the MOT program.