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Durham Technical Community College is in Durham, North Carolina. 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.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include security and law enforcement.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 5,495 students study at the school (in 2005). Many of the students at Durham Technical Community College are in their forties, or even older.
More complete details are provided below.
Durham Technical Community College
1637 Lawson St
Durham, NC 27703-5023
General Phone: (919) 686-3300
Admissions Phone: (919) 686-3333
Financial Aid Phone: (919) 686-3660
http://www.durhamtech.edu
Durham Technical Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 87 | respiratory care tech, health diagnostic professions, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, dental lab tech, opticianry, optometric tech, surgical tech |
| Liberal Arts | 76 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, language translation |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 39 | network management, computer programming, information technology, information science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 36 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Business And Management | 32 | business management, accounting, operations management |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | electronics tech, occupational safety tech, architectural engineering tech |
| Law | 16 | legal assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | medical records tech, medical office management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 8 | automobile mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 7 | office management |
| Construction Trades | 6 | electrician |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Production Trades | 3 | machine shop assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Durham Technical Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 278 | 26 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 113 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 26 | 7 |
In 2005, Durham Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 5,495 students (2,788 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 45% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 95% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (919) 686-3333
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,308 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,068 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Durham Technical Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 544800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (919) 686-3660
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 | academic year | 59 | $43,254 | 80 | $41,155 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $43,254 | 80 | $41,155 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Durham Technical Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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