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.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering, education and teaching, engineering technician, and security and law enforcement.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 7,473 students study at Delaware Tech (in 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 101 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 86 | dental hygienist, radiographyer, nuclear medical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, allied health and medical assisting, respiratory therapy assistant, medical assistant, medical coding, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 75 | teacher education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, early childhood education, teacher ed, education courses |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 69 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, fire services administration, security and protective services |
| Engineering Technician | 60 | architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, CAD and design, environmental engineering tech, civil drafting, HVAC tech, electromechanical instrument tech, ... |
| Business And Management | 56 | marketing, accounting, human resources, MIS, customer service management, banking, business management, accounting technology, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 32 | English language and literature, American Sign Language, American Sign Language courses, sign language translation |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling, mental and social health services |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | human services, child development, foodservice management |
| Office And Administration | 15 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer and info science, computer networking, computer programming |
| Engineering | 15 | industrial engineering, engineering management, architectural engineering |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 12 | chef training, restaurant and catering management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 9 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Science | 8 | exercise physiology, biology, physics courses |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 7 | biology tech, chemical tech, science tech |
| Hospitality | 5 | hotel management |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical transcription |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | occupational therapist assistant, exercise science |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 2 | construction management |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Delaware Tech in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 508 | 78 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 64 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 39 | 26 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 91% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (302) 454-3954
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 66 | 99 |
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 | calendar year | 25 | $69,600 | 22 | $72,756 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $69,600 | 22 | $72,756 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 | 41 | $59,377 | 77 | $58,467 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $59,377 | 77 | $58,467 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 13 | 35 |
| Basketball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 13 | 25 |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Delaware Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (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 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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