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Cleveland Community College, North Carolina

Overview of Cleveland Community College

The main campus of Cleveland Community College is in Shelby, North Carolina (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Cleveland Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to security and law enforcement, construction trades, and production trades.

Cleveland Community College Selectivity

Cleveland Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 3,047 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Cleveland Community College.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Cleveland Community College - established in 1965 by and for the people of Cleveland County - is a comprehensive, public two-year college and member institution of the North Carolina Community College System. The College's mission is threefold: (1) to help students achieve professional and personal goals by providing quality, accessible educational programs and services, (2) to serve as an agent for economic development by responding to the educational and training needs of business and industry, and (3) to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in Cleveland County by actively participating in collaborative community initiatives."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Cleveland Community College

Cleveland Community College
137 S Post Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
General Phone: (704) 484-4000
Admissions Phone: (704) 484-4103
Financial Aid Phone: (704) 484-4096
http://www.clevelandcommunitycollege.edu

Cleveland Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Cleveland Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Production Trades51welding, cabinetmaking, machine shop assistant
Construction Trades49electrician, plumbing
Liberal Arts36liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies
Security And Law Enforcement35criminal justice and police, fire protection tech
Nursing And Emergency Medicine29licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Beauty And Cosmetology24cosmetology
Medical Adminstration24medical office management
Education And Teaching22early childhood education
Engineering Technician22electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, electromechanical tech
Business And Management21business management, marketing, accounting technology, operations management, retail
Mechanics And Repair21autobody repair, HVAC
Computer Science And Engineering20information technology, computer networking, computer programming, information science
Medical Assistant And Technician20clinical and medical lab science, radiation therapist
Office And Administration18executive secretary
Law1legal secretary
Media0radio and TV tech

Number of programs and degrees for Cleveland Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years14717
Associate's degree13923
Award of less than 1 academic year10722

Student Body

In 2005, Cleveland Community College had a total enrollment of 3,047 students (1,847 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White72%
Black26%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 1815%
18-1915%
20-2110%
22-249%
25-2911%
30-3411%
35-399%
40-4914%
50-645%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
North Carolina100%

Cleveland Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time51 %
Part-Time92 %

Cleveland Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Shelby, 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.

Cleveland Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3635

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year36$39,22535$39,897
All faculty totalacademic year36$39,22535$39,897

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

Cleveland Community College Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

Cleveland Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Cleveland Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Cleveland Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Cleveland Community College % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Cleveland Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Cleveland Community College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Cleveland Community College % of degrees in construction trades
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Cleveland Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Cleveland Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in personal services
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Cleveland Community College % of degrees in personal services
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Cleveland Community College % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
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
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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