Edgecombe Community College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Tarboro, North Carolina. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Edgecombe Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study medical assistant and technician.
Edgecombe Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
Edgecombe Community College offers classes to 2,426 students (1,398 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Edgecombe Community College
2009 W Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886
http://www.edgecombe.edu
Edgecombe Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 72 | health diagnostic professions, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, mental health services tech, surgical tech, medical assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 15 | business management, accounting technology |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | child care management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | systems analyst, computer networking |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and safety |
| Office And Administration | 9 | executive secretary |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 8 | cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | electronics tech, industrial production tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 5 | autobody repair, motorcycle mechanic |
| Construction Trades | 2 | property management |
Number of programs and degrees for Edgecombe Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 160 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 56 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 18 | 1 |
In 2005, Edgecombe Community College had a total enrollment of 2,426 students (1,398 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 60% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 34 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tarboro, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,264 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,024 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Edgecombe Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 885500)
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 | 39 | $35,637 | 65 | $34,228 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $35,637 | 65 | $34,228 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Edgecombe Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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