Carteret Community College is in Morehead City, NC. Morehead City is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Carteret Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Carteret Community College include media, security and law enforcement, and cooking and culinary arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 1,628 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at Carteret Community College are in their forties, or even older.
More complete details are provided below.
Carteret Community College
3505 Arendell St
Morehead City, NC 28557-2989
General Phone: (252) 222-6000
http://www.carteret.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 81 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 39 | radiographer, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 21 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Media | 20 | photo and film tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 20 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 17 | chef training |
| Law | 12 | legal assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 12 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | massage therapy |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 10 | applied horticulture |
| Design | 8 | interior design |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | information science, information technology |
| Business and Management | 7 | business management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 6 | diesel mechanics |
| Hospitality | 5 | hotel management |
| Office and Administration | 5 | office management |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | aquaculture |
Number of programs and degrees for Carteret Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 154 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 84 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 71 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, Carteret Community College had a total enrollment of 1,628 students (1,494 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Morehead City, 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 | $ 1,452 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,765 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Carteret Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 808100)
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 | 18 | $47,272 | 44 | $43,879 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $47,272 | 44 | $43,879 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carteret Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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