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Delaware Technical & Community College, also known as DTCC or Delaware Tech, was established in 1966. It is a part of the Delaware community college system and is located in Dover, Delaware. Recently, the college recorded its enrollmetn at more than 44,000 credit and non-credit students per year. DTCC offers several diplomas, certificates, and degrees covering more than 120 programs. It also provides an additional opportunity of distance learning through online courses. Beside the main campus, the college serves several other campuses located in Georgetown, Newark, in Dover, and in Wilmington.
DTCC’s student body is active and impressive. The college possesses a prominent athletics department which participates in several sports competitions and events. Their sports teams are known as the Hawks. The students compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association in men's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, and women's softball.
Delaware Tech Owens is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Georgetown, DE. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Delaware Tech Owens top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study business and management and education and teaching.
Delaware Tech Owens maintains an open-admission policy.
By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Delaware Tech Owens offers classes to 4,314 students (2,855 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Delaware Technical And Community College Owens
Route 18, Seashore Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
General Phone: (302) 856-5400
http://www.dtcc.edu/owens/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 167 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 162 | teacher education, early childhood education, elementary school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, teacher ed, educational admin and supervision, math teaching, education courses |
| Business and Management | 144 | business, accounting technology, accounting, marketing, MIS, finance, business management, electronic commerce, ... |
| Mechanics and Repair | 112 | vehicle maintenance, automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Liberal Arts | 57 | English language and literature |
| Family and Social Work | 57 | human services, child development |
| Engineering Technician | 53 | electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, computer systems tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting, engineering-related tech, water quality and recycling tech, automotive tech, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 47 | radiographer, respiratory therapy assistant, medical lab assistant, veterinary assistant, medical assistant, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and police, security and protective services |
| Office and Administration | 22 | office data entry, office management, administrative assistant, business support services |
| Transportation | 15 | truck and bus driver |
| Law | 14 | legal secretary |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | physical therapist assistant, mental and social health services |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 10 | turf management, applied horticulture, landscaping |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 6 | agricultural production, agricultural management, various agricutural courses |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 5 | construction management |
| Media | 4 | communications tech, communication and journalism |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science, computer and media applications, computer programming, computer networking |
| Animal Science and Care | 2 | poultry science |
| Medicine | 2 | gerontology |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | biology tech |
| Science | 0 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical transcription |
Number of programs and degrees for Delaware Tech Owens in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 363 | 68 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 306 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 256 | 39 |
In 2007-2008, Delaware Tech Owens had a total enrollment of 4,314 students (2,855 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 95% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Georgetown, Delaware for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Delaware Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,684 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,194 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Delaware Tech Owens participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 705300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 80 |
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 | calendar year | 16 | $78,663 | 20 | $81,154 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $78,663 | 20 | $81,154 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 | 21 | $63,063 | 60 | $63,540 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $63,063 | 60 | $63,540 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 17 | 42 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 17 | 17 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Poultry Science
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Software Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering-Related Technologies, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Delaware Tech Owens Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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