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Delaware Technical & Community College, Delaware

Overview of Delaware Technical & Community College

Delaware Tech is in Newark, Delaware. Newark is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Delaware Tech issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering, education and teaching, engineering technician, and security and law enforcement.

Delaware Tech Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.

Faculty

The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.

Student Body

Approximately 7,473 students study at Delaware Tech (in 2005).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Delaware Tech

Delaware Technical & Community College
400 Stanton-Christiana Rd
Newark, DE 19702
General Phone: (302) 454-3900
Admissions Phone: (302) 454-3954
Financial Aid Phone: (302) 453-3706
http://www.dtcc.edu

Delaware Tech Programs and Degrees (2005)

Delaware Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine101registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic
Medical Assistant And Technician86dental hygienist, radiographyer, nuclear medical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, allied health and medical assisting, respiratory therapy assistant, medical assistant, medical coding, ...
Education And Teaching75teacher education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, early childhood education, teacher ed, education courses
Security And Law Enforcement69criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, fire services administration, security and protective services
Engineering Technician60architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, CAD and design, environmental engineering tech, civil drafting, HVAC tech, electromechanical instrument tech, ...
Business And Management56marketing, accounting, human resources, MIS, customer service management, banking, business management, accounting technology, ...
Liberal Arts32English language and literature, American Sign Language, American Sign Language courses, sign language translation
Therapy And Counseling19physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling, mental and social health services
Family And Social Work16human services, child development, foodservice management
Office And Administration15office management, administrative assistant
Computer Science And Engineering15computer and info science, computer networking, computer programming
Engineering15industrial engineering, engineering management, architectural engineering
Cooking And Culinary Arts12chef training, restaurant and catering management
Mechanics And Repair9automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics
Science8exercise physiology, biology, physics courses
Science And Laboratory Technician7biology tech, chemical tech, science tech
Hospitality5hotel management
Medical Adminstration5medical transcription
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy3occupational therapist assistant, exercise science
Real Estate And Construction Management2construction management
Mathematics1mathematics, mathematics and statistics
Medicine0health professions

Number of programs and degrees for Delaware Tech in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree50878
Award of less than 1 academic year6420
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years3926

Delaware Tech Student Body

In 2005, Delaware Tech had a total enrollment of 7,473 students (4,347 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White63%
Black24%
Hispanic4%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1921%
20-2117%
22-2416%
25-2913%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Delaware91%
Pennsylvania4%
Maryland3%
New Jersey1%

Delaware Tech Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time42 %

Delaware Tech Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Newark, Delaware for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Delaware Tech Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (302) 454-3954

Delaware Tech Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,240
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,174
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Delaware Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2144900)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (302) 453-3706

Delaware Tech Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track6699

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year25$69,60022$72,756
All faculty totalcalendar year25$69,60022$72,756

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year41$59,37777$58,467
All faculty totalacademic year41$59,37777$58,467

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

Delaware Tech Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total221335
Basketball10010
All Other Sports121325

Delaware Tech Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Customer Service Management
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

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

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

ENGINEERING
Architectural Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Industrial Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Services, General

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
American Sign Language, Other
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Histologic Technician
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology
Physics, Other

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Chemical Technology/Technician
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Services Administration
Security and Protective Services, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Delaware Tech Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Delaware Tech Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Delaware Tech Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Delaware Tech Number of students
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Delaware Tech % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Delaware Tech % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Delaware Tech Salaries of full-time faculty
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Delaware Tech Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Delaware Tech % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Delaware Tech % of degrees in engineering
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Delaware Tech % of degrees in engineering technician
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Has ROTC (air force)
Offers athletic scholarships

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