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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, also referred to as A-B Tech, is a co-educational, public, community college located in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. It was established in 1959. The College has a yearly curriculum enrollment of approximately 9,000. It is one of the largest institutions belonging to the North Carolina Community College System. A-B Tech offers over 50 curriculum programs, degrees, diplomas, and certificates to its students.
A-B Tech has the following educational departments:
A-B Tech has a social club for international students called the International Student Association (ISA). The social club makes college life enjoyable for international students because it organizes various activities such as cookouts, picnics, and bowling nights. International students are encouraged to join, although any student can become a member.
Asheville Buncombe is located in Asheville, NC (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Asheville Buncombe is the Associate's degree.
The school is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school had 6,408 enrolled students in 2007.
Asheville Buncombe is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"A-B Tech, the communityÆs college, is dedicated to student success.
As a comprehensive community college, A-B Tech is committed to providing accessible, quality educational opportunities for lifelong learning to meet the diverse and changing needs of our community."
More complete details are provided below.
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
340 Victoria Rd
Asheville, NC 28801-4897
General Phone: (828) 254-1921
http://www.abtech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 203 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 134 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 122 | phlebotomy, radiographer, dental assistant, dental hygienist, veterinary assistant, surgical tech, medical lab tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 63 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Business And Management | 48 | accounting, business management, marketing, human resources |
| Medical Administration | 48 | medical office management, medical transcription |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | information technology, computer networking, computer programming, computer and media applications, information science |
| Engineering Technician | 42 | surveying tech, electronics tech, drafting and design tech, computer engineering tech, civil engineering tech, CAD and design, mechanical engineering tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 36 | chef training, pastry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 34 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 33 | office management |
| Family And Social Work | 29 | foodservice management, child development |
| Production Trades | 23 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Construction Trades | 15 | electrician, carpentry, property management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | clinical social work |
| Hospitality | 7 | hotel management |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | biology tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Asheville Buncombe in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 609 | 42 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 158 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 147 | 16 |
In 2007, Asheville Buncombe had a total enrollment of 6,408 students (3,739 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Asheville, 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 | $ 1,039 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,635 |
| Books and supplies | $ 980 |
Financial Aid:
Asheville Buncombe participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 403300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 71 | 89 |
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 | 71 | $45,704 | 89 | $46,537 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 71 | $45,704 | 89 | $46,537 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
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 Asheville Buncombe Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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