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Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College is a public, two-year accredited institution of higher education and technical training. It was founded on September 5, 1961, as the Durham Industrial Education Center. DTCC is located in Durham, North Carolina and its main campus is situated in downtown Durham.

DTCC offers classes at centers in northern Durham County and in Orange County. Some Durham Tech classes are also taught at Chapel Hill High School and Orange High School. The college enrolls more than 25,000 students every semester.

DTCC’s campus is home to several student clubs and organizations like Amigos Unidos, the Gamers of Durham, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society and the International Students Club.

Overview of Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College is in Durham, NC. Durham is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Durham Technical Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.

Durham Technical Community College Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Faculty

The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.

Student Body

Approximately 5,170 students study at the school (in 2007). Many of the students at Durham Technical Community College are in their forties, or even older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College
1637 Lawson St
Durham, NC 27703-5023
General Phone: (919) 686-3300
http://www.durhamtech.edu

Durham Technical Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology97health diagnostic professions, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, dental lab tech, clinical and medical lab science, surgical tech, opticianry, optometric tech, ...
Liberal Arts87liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, Spanish language, language translation
Security And Law Enforcement65criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety, fire protection
Education And Teaching45early childhood education, teacher aide, elementary school teaching
Business And Management27business management, accounting, operations management
Computer Science And Engineering20computer programming, computer networking, information technology, network management, information science
Law18legal assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine15registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Engineering Technician15electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech, occupational safety tech
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy12occupational therapist assistant
Medical Administration8medical records tech, medical office management
Mechanics And Repair8automobile mechanics
Office And Administration7office management
Construction Trades4electrician
Production Trades3machine shop assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Durham Technical Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree25229
Award of less than 1 academic year14726
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years327

Student Body

In 2007, Durham Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 5,170 students (2,636 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White39%
Black43%
Hispanic5%
Asian6%
American Indian0%
Unknown8%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1911%
20-2110%
22-2412%
25-2917%
30-3413%
35-3910%
40-4914%
50-646%
65+0%

Durham Technical Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time46 %
Part-Time34 %

Durham Technical Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Durham, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Durham Technical Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,484
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,605
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Durham Technical Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 544800)

Durham Technical Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track6391

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year63$51,56591$48,172
All faculty totalacademic year63$51,56591$48,172

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

Durham Technical Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Spanish Language and Literature

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Protection, Other

Durham Technical Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Durham Technical Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Durham Technical Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Durham Technical Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Durham Technical Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Durham Technical Community College Number of students
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Durham Technical Community College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Durham Technical Community College % students 40 years or older
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Durham Technical Community College Minority % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Durham Technical Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Durham Technical Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in law
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Durham Technical Community College % of degrees in law
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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