Coastal Carolina Community College is a comprehensive community college located in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Originally established in 1963 as a satellite center for Lenoir County Technical Institute, the college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. Coastal is known for its continuing education and distance learning programs.
Coastal college’s campus boasts an active student life. There are several student clubs and organizations which include the Student Government Association (SGA), Phi Theta Kappa, and many more. The college offers a wide variety of need based financial aid students.
SCoastal Carolina Community College is found in Jacksonville, NC. Jacksonville is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Coastal Carolina Community College.
The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement.
Coastal Carolina Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 4,349 in 2007-2008 at Coastal Carolina Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Coastal Carolina Community College
444 Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546-6816
General Phone: (910) 455-1221
http://www.coastal.cc.nc.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 314 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 135 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 114 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 71 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 58 | dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical lab tech, surgical tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 35 | cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Education and Teaching | 34 | early childhood education |
| Production Trades | 32 | welding |
| Business and Management | 30 | business management, accounting |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | architectural engineering tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | information technology, information science, computer programming, computer security, network management |
| Construction Trades | 23 | electrician |
| Medical Administration | 22 | medical office management |
| Law | 16 | legal assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | child development |
| Office and Administration | 2 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Coastal Carolina Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 518 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 306 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 122 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, Coastal Carolina Community College had a total enrollment of 4,349 students (3,808 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 97% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, 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 | $ 1,374 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,496 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,382 |
Financial Aid:
Coastal Carolina Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 531600)
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 | 62 | $43,994 | 74 | $42,636 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 62 | $43,994 | 74 | $42,636 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
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 Coastal Carolina Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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