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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.
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.
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.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 3,399 students at Davidson County Community College (as of 2007-2008). 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.
Davidson County Community College
297 Davidson Community College Rd
Thomasville, NC 27360-7385
General Phone: (336) 249-8186
http://www.davidsonccc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 127 | information technology, computer networking, computer programming |
| Mechanics and Repair | 114 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, motorcycle mechanic |
| Education and Teaching | 106 | early childhood education |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 100 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 91 | medical assistant, phlebotomy, pharmacy tech, medical lab tech, histotechnologist |
| Business and Management | 90 | accounting, business management, human resources |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 88 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Transportation | 86 | truck and bus driver |
| Liberal Arts | 70 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies, language translation |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 56 | aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, manicurist |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | electromechanical instrument tech, plastics engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Medical Administration | 21 | medical records tech, medical records admin |
| Law | 18 | legal assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | child development |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Construction Trades | 9 | electrician |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Davidson County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 512 | 26 |
| Associate's degree | 369 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 146 | 19 |
In 2007-2008, Davidson County Community College had a total enrollment of 3,399 students (2,920 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
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 | 32 | $48,062 | 63 | $47,194 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $48,062 | 63 | $47,194 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
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
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Davidson County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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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