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Davidson County Community College

Davidson County Community College

Davidson County Community College, also known as DCCC, is a public, two-year institute located in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. It was established in 1958 as an Industrial Education Center. In 1965, it was chartered as Davidson County Community College. DCCC has a second campus which is known as Davie campus. It was opened in 1994 in Mocksville, Davie County, North Carolina. DCCC enrolls more than 3,000 students every year.

DCCC offers a variety of degrees in the fields of arts, humanities & social sciences, applied technology, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, health technology, and education and service technology. Distance learning courses are also available.

The sports teams of DCCC are known as the Storms. Their men’s basketball and women’s volleyball teams are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Students also participate in intramural sports such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, and softball.

Overview of Davidson County Community College

Students attend Davidson County Community College in Thomasville, NC, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Davidson County Community College degrees go up to 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. Davidson County Community College is known for its programs in education and teaching.

Davidson County Community College Selectivity

Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

There are 3,399 students at Davidson County Community College (as of 2007). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Davidson County Community College provides quality educational programs and services to prepare people for enhanced employment and educational opportunities."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Davidson County Community College

Davidson County Community College
297 Davidson Community College Rd
Thomasville, NC 27360-7385
General Phone: (336) 249-8186
http://www.davidsonccc.edu

Davidson County Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology130medical assistant, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, medical lab tech
Business And Management115accounting, business management, human resources
Mechanics And Repair103HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics
Transportation85truck and bus driver
Security And Law Enforcement83criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech
Education And Teaching83early childhood education
Liberal Arts73liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies, Spanish language
Nursing And Emergency Medicine72registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Computer Science And Engineering59information technology, computer networking, computer programming
Beauty And Cosmetology51cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist
Law26legal assistant
Engineering Technician24electronics tech, plastics engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech, computer systems tech
Medical Administration20medical records tech
Construction Trades7electrician
Production Trades4machine shop assistant, welding

Number of programs and degrees for Davidson County Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year46626
Associate's degree31623
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years15317

Student Body

In 2007, Davidson County Community College had a total enrollment of 3,399 students (2,076 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White81%
Black13%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1914%
20-2117%
22-2413%
25-2912%
30-3410%
35-399%
40-4913%
50-647%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
North Carolina100%

Davidson County Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time70 %
Part-Time53 %

Davidson County Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Thomasville, 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.

Davidson County Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,090
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,398
Books and supplies$ 1,400

Financial Aid:
Davidson County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 291900)

Davidson County Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2851

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year36$46,78261$46,610
All faculty totalacademic year36$46,78261$46,610

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

Davidson County Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

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

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

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

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Davidson County Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Davidson County Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Davidson County Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Davidson County Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Davidson County Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Davidson County Community College Number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Davidson County Community College Female % of student body
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Davidson County Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Davidson County Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Davidson County Community College % of degrees in transportation
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Davidson County Community College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Davidson County Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of students
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Davidson County Community College Number of students
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
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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