Delaware Technical & Community College is one of the community colleges in the state of Delaware. It has campuses in four cities. The college was founded by the Delaware General Assembly in the year 1966.
The component campuses of Delaware Tech include the Jack F. Owens Campus in Georgetown, Delaware; the Stanton Campus in Newark; the Charles L. Terry Campus in Dover; and the Wilmington Campus in Wilmington. It offers more than 120 programs leading towards associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
DTCC also offers various sports programs for the students. The sports teams of the Owens Campus are known as the Roadrunners.
Delaware Tech is located in Newark, DE (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Delaware Tech is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and security and law enforcement.
Delaware Tech is an open-admission school.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Delaware Tech had 7,519 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Delaware Technical And Community College Stanton Wilmington
400 Stanton-Christiana Rd
Newark, DE 19702
General Phone: (302) 454-3900
http://www.dtcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 150 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Education and Teaching | 105 | teacher education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, elementary school teaching, math teaching, early childhood education, teacher ed, education courses |
| Business and Management | 92 | business, marketing, accounting, MIS, customer service management, accounting technology, human resources, banking, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 90 | dental hygienist, radiographer, respiratory therapy assistant, medical assistant, histotechnologist, nuclear medical tech, electrocardiograph tech, medical coding, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 46 | mechanical engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, civil drafting, CAD and design, electromechanical instrument tech, laser/optical tech, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 37 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security and protective services, fire services administration, fire protection tech |
| Family and Social Work | 24 | human services, child development, foodservice management |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | American Sign Language, English language and literature, American Sign Language courses, sign language translation |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling, mental and social health services |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 17 | occupational therapist assistant, exercise science |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 15 | chef training, restaurant and catering management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 14 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Office and Administration | 12 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 11 | science tech, chemical tech, biology tech, physical sciences tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer and info science, computer networking, computer programming |
| Science | 5 | biology, physics courses, exercise physiology |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 4 | construction management |
| Hospitality | 3 | hotel management |
| Engineering | 1 | industrial engineering, architectural engineering, engineering management |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics and statistics, mathematics |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | turf management |
| Construction Trades | 0 | construction |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical transcription |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Delaware Tech in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 542 | 87 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 100 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 33 | 35 |
In 2007-2008, Delaware Tech had a total enrollment of 7,519 students (4,964 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 94% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Newark, 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 participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2144900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 66 | 107 |
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 | 22 | $79,501 | 26 | $79,862 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $79,501 | 26 | $79,862 |
*: 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 | 44 | $64,469 | 81 | $64,194 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $64,469 | 81 | $64,194 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 19 | 16 | 35 |
| Basketball | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 12 | 21 |
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
Business/Commerce, General
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
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, 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
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
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
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
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
Manufacturing 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
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass 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 ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Delaware Tech 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 10% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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
Has ROTC (air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
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