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Cleveland Community College, also known as CCC, is a community college located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in the year 1965 as the Cleveland County Industrial and Adult Education Center. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas, certificate programs, and other vocational and general courses. CCC is a member of the North Carolina Community College System.
CCC’s student life is active. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. Some of the popular organizations are Mu Epsilon Delta, Linux Users Group, and Campus Crusade for Christ. The college's student body is impressive and consists of a large number of international students.
The main campus of Cleveland Community College is in Shelby, NC (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.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Cleveland Community College students most commonly major in a field related to family and social work, construction trades, and production trades.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending Cleveland Community College come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2007, Cleveland Community College had 2,064 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
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.
Cleveland Community College
137 S Post Rd
Shelby, NC 28152-6224
General Phone: (704) 484-4000
http://www.clevelandcommunitycollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 39 | clinical and medical lab science, phlebotomy, radiographer, surgical tech, radiation therapist |
| Construction Trades | 39 | electrician, plumbing, carpentry, property management |
| Family And Social Work | 38 | child care provider, child development |
| Medical Administration | 37 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Production Trades | 36 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 33 | registered nursing, pre-nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Business And Management | 27 | business management, operations management, accounting technology, marketing, retail, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 25 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Office And Administration | 25 | executive secretary, office management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 24 | aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist, personal grooming |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | teacher aide, special ed, elementary school teaching, early childhood education |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | HVAC, autobody repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer networking, computer programming, systems analyst, information science, information technology |
| Law | 7 | legal secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical drafting, electromechanical instrument tech |
| Media | 0 | radio and TV tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Cleveland Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 166 | 35 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 161 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 74 | 25 |
In 2007, Cleveland Community College had a total enrollment of 2,064 students (1,345 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,382 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,504 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Cleveland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 808200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 50 |
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 | 39 | $44,699 | 50 | $45,400 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $44,699 | 50 | $45,400 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
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 Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Development
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 ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
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 Cleveland Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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