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Central Carolina Technical College

Central Carolina Technical College

Central Carolina Technical College, also known as CCTC, is a comprehensive, public, two-year institution of higher education located in Sumter, South Carolina, United States. It was established in 1961 as an industrial training center. After a few name changes, it was finally renamed Central Carolina Technical College in 1992. The college offers a wide variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs in diverse areas of study. It also provides non-credit continuing education and distance learning programs.

CCTC boasts of an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of the popular organizations are the Central Carolina Student Nurses' Association, Central Carolina Computer Club (CCCC), and Creative Arts Society.

Overview of Central Carolina Technical College

Central Carolina Technical College is found in Sumter, SC. Sumter is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Central Carolina Technical College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in office and administration and family and social work.

Central Carolina Technical College Selectivity

Central Carolina Technical College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 3,283 in 2007 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Central Carolina Technical College

Central Carolina Technical College
506 N Guignard Dr
Sumter, SC 29150-2499
General Phone: (803) 778-1961
http://www.cctech.edu

Central Carolina Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine106registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Liberal Arts74liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Family And Social Work61child care provider, child care management
Office And Administration51administrative assistant, general office occupations
Business And Management37business management, accounting, sales and marketing
Mechanics And Repair34industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair
Computer Science And Engineering24data processing tech
Medical Support And Technology24surgical tech, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, dental hygienist
Engineering Technician14environmental control tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting
Production Trades14machinist, welding
Security And Law Enforcement10criminal justice and safety
Conservation And Resource Management9natural resources management
Law8legal assistant
Therapy And Counseling4physical therapist assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Central Carolina Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree22016
Award of less than 1 academic year17013
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years808

Student Body

In 2007, Central Carolina Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,283 students (1,804 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White50%
Black47%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1917%
20-2114%
22-2414%
25-2915%
30-349%
35-398%
40-4911%
50-644%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
South Carolina100%

Central Carolina Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time52 %
Part-Time38 %

Central Carolina Technical College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Sumter, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Central Carolina Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,400
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,156
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid:
Central Carolina Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 399500)

Central Carolina Technical College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4041

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year40$43,13641$44,521
All faculty totalacademic year40$43,13641$44,521

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

Central Carolina Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

Central Carolina Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Central Carolina Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Central Carolina Technical College % of degrees in family and social work
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Central Carolina Technical College Female % of student body
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Central Carolina Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Central Carolina Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Central Carolina Technical College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Central Carolina Technical College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Central Carolina Technical College Number of degree programs
Minority % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Central Carolina Technical College Minority % of student body
Number of students
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%Central Carolina Technical College Number of students
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Central Carolina Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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