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.
In 2007-2008, Alamance had 3,925 students enrolled (3,578 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school 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.alamancecc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 122 | accounting, business management, marketing, human resources, operations management |
| Medical Administration | 113 | medical office management |
| Liberal Arts | 95 | liberal arts and sciences, language translation |
| Medical Support and Technology | 85 | medical assistant, dental assistant, medical lab tech, phlebotomy, veterinary assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 49 | early childhood education |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 48 | cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 41 | electromechanical instrument tech, mechanical drafting, engineering technician, electronics tech |
| Office and Administration | 35 | office management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 29 | registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 26 | information science, information technology, network management, computer applications programming, computer networking |
| Mechanics and Repair | 21 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 20 | chef training |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 19 | biology tech |
| Production Trades | 19 | cabinetmaking, welding, tool and die tech |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 12 | commercial art |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 9 | applied horticulture |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 2 | real estate |
| Construction Trades | 0 | carpentry |
Number of programs and degrees for Alamance in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 394 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 289 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 84 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, Alamance had a total enrollment of 3,925 students (3,578 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
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 | $ 1,374 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,496 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Alamance participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 546300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 46 | 59 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 46 | $50,913 | 59 | $47,964 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $50,913 | 59 | $47,964 |
*: 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, Specific Applications
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
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
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/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 administration (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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