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Central Carolina Community College, North Carolina

Overview of Central Carolina Community College

Central Carolina Community College is located in Sanford, North Carolina (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Central Carolina Community College is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Central Carolina Community College is known for its programs in personal services and beauty and cosmetology.

Central Carolina Community College Selectivity

The school is an open-admission school.

Faculty

Central Carolina Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

The school had 4,707 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Central Carolina Community College are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Central Carolina Community College is committed to understanding and meeting the educational needs of the area's citizens, businesses, industries, and service sectors, utilizing multiple instructional delivery methods. The College provides life-long educational opportunities consistent with our students' interests and abilities, prepares graduates capable of acquiring and applying knowledge and succeeding in the regional and global community, and serves as a positive economic, social, and cultural catalyst in our diverse communities. The College is committed to teaching and learning excellence."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Central Carolina Community College

Central Carolina Community College
1105 Kelly Dr
Sanford, NC 27330
General Phone: (919) 775-5401
http://www.cccc.edu

Central Carolina Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Central Carolina Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty And Cosmetology118cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor
Liberal Arts96liberal arts and sciences, library assistant, general studies
Business And Management88business management, accounting, operations management, human resources, marketing
Mechanics And Repair87motorcycle mechanic, small engine mechanics, automobile mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair
Engineering Technician65electromechanical instrument tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical drafting, laser/optical tech, computer engineering tech
Medical Assistant And Technician55veterinary assistant, medical assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine43registered nursing
Security And Law Enforcement34criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Medical Adminstration34medical office management
Education And Teaching32early childhood education, elementary school teaching
Family And Social Work30foodservice management
Computer Science And Engineering26network management, information technology, computer programming, information science
Office And Administration23office management
Law15legal assistant
Medicine14health professions
Construction Trades12carpentry, masonry
Media9radio and TV tech
Production Trades7machine shop assistant, tool and die tech
Agricultural Science And Management4agricultural management
Fine Arts1sculpture

Number of programs and degrees for Central Carolina Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year40929
Associate's degree27834
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years10618

Student Body

In 2005, Central Carolina Community College had a total enrollment of 4,707 students (2,565 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White67%
Black26%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 1815%
18-1916%
20-2111%
22-2410%
25-2912%
30-3411%
35-398%
40-4913%
50-645%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina97%
Foreign countries1%

Central Carolina Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time43 %
Part-Time24 %

Central Carolina Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Sanford, 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.

Central Carolina Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track7096

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year70$37,68896$35,487
All faculty totalacademic year70$37,68896$35,487

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Central Carolina Community College Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Mason/Masonry

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

FINE ARTS
Sculpture

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Central Carolina Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Central Carolina Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Central Carolina Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in personal services
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 6%Central Carolina Community College % of degrees in personal services
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 6%Central Carolina Community College % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Central Carolina Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Central Carolina Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Central Carolina Community College Number of students
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Central Carolina Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Central Carolina Community College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Central Carolina Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Central Carolina Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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