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Students attend Davidson County Community College in Thomasville, North Carolina, 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 school is known for its programs in transportation, education and teaching, security and law enforcement, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.
Applicants to Davidson County Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 3,123 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Davidson County Community College 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
Davidson County Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 97 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, medical lab tech |
| Transportation | 76 | truck and bus driver |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 69 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 64 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Education And Teaching | 64 | early childhood education |
| Business And Management | 58 | accounting, business management, human resources |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 57 | aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, manicurist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 54 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 48 | information technology, computer programming, computer networking |
| Liberal Arts | 44 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Medical Adminstration | 21 | medical records tech |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant |
| Construction Trades | 10 | electrician |
| Production Trades | 5 | tool and die tech, machine shop assistant, welding |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | plastics engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech, electronics tech, mechanical drafting, computer engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Davidson County Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 330 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 246 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 112 | 17 |
In 2005, Davidson County Community College had a total enrollment of 3,123 students (1,955 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Thomasville, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,358 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 35 | $41,518 | 45 | $40,914 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $41,518 | 45 | $40,914 |
*: 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
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
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
(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 medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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