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Alamance Community College was established in 1958 as a part of the North Carolina statewide system of industrial education centers. This college was known as the Technical Institute of Alamance in 1964 and the Technical College of Alamance in 1979. Its present day name was adopted in 1988. This community college is located in Graham, North Carolina, and has the following campuses:
Alamance Community College offers a wide range of educational programs and courses, including 2-year degree programs, 1-year diploma programs and shorter certificate courses. The academic divisions of the college are:
Alamance Community College houses several student organizations and clubs. These include Student Government Association, Animal Care Club, Beta Tau Chi, Culinary Team, Horticulture Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Psi and Visual Arts Club, among others.
The campus of Alamance is in Graham, NC, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Alamance include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Alamance is known for its programs in education and teaching and science and laboratory technician.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
In 2007, the school had 3,925 students enrolled (2,138 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Alamance are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Alamance Community College
1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
Graham, NC 27253-8000
General Phone: (336) 578-2002
http://www.alamance.cc.nc.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 106 | dental assistant, medical assistant, medical lab tech, phlebotomy, veterinary assistant |
| Business And Management | 68 | accounting, business management, human resources, marketing, operations management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 62 | registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Medical Administration | 57 | medical office management, medical secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 47 | early childhood education |
| Liberal Arts | 44 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 34 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 32 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 21 | biology tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 18 | chef training |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | mechanical drafting, electromechanical instrument tech, electronics tech, engineering technician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | network management, information technology, computer networking, computer programming, systems analyst, information science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 9 | applied horticulture |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art |
| Construction Trades | 8 | carpentry |
| Law | 7 | legal secretary |
| Office And Administration | 4 | office management |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 2 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Alamance in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 303 | 33 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 206 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 75 | 16 |
In 2007, Alamance had a total enrollment of 3,925 students (2,138 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Graham, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,294 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,054 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Alamance participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 546300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 45 | 64 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 45 | $44,282 | 64 | $35,676 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $44,282 | 64 | $35,676 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alamance Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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