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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.
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.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include education and teaching, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 5,170 students study at Durham Technical Community College (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
More complete details are provided below.
Durham Technical Community College
1637 Lawson St
Durham, NC 27703-5023
http://www.durhamtech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 119 | liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, liberal arts and humanities, language translation |
| Medical Support and Technology | 89 | health diagnostic professions, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, dental lab tech, optometric tech, opticianry, clinical and medical lab science, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 57 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 44 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech, fire protection |
| Education and Teaching | 40 | early childhood education, teacher aide, elementary school teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | electronics tech, electromechanical instrument tech, architectural engineering tech, occupational safety tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer networking, computer programming, information science, computer security, information technology, network management |
| Law | 18 | legal assistant |
| Business and Management | 12 | accounting, business management, MIS, operations management |
| Medical Administration | 11 | medical office management, medical records tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 9 | automobile mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 7 | electrician |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Production Trades | 4 | machine shop assistant |
| Office and Administration | 3 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Durham Technical Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 299 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 128 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 36 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Durham Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 5,170 students (3,720 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,494 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,625 |
| 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 66 | $54,451 | 84 | $53,424 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 66 | $54,451 | 84 | $53,424 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Durham Technical Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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