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Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville Technical Community College, a public 2-year university, is a part of North Carolina Community College System. This accredited university was established in 1984, and is situated in Fayetteville, in North Carolina. The college offers associate degrees, certificates and diplomas, and serves more than 9,000 students presently. The majors and degrees offered at the university includes:

  • Business, Management, & Marketing
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Foreign Language and Literature
  • Health and Clinical Sciences
  • Personal and Culinary Services
  • School of Visual and Performing Arts
  • Security and Protective Services

Fayetteville Technical Community College's sports teams participate in Men's and Women's Intramural volleyball, softball, golf and basketball.

Overview of Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville Technical Community College is located in Fayetteville, NC (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Fayetteville Technical Community College is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and computer science and engineering.

Fayetteville Technical Community College Selectivity

Fayetteville Technical Community College is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

Fayetteville Technical Community College had 9,063 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The purpose of Fayetteville Technical Community College is to provide low cost vocational/technical,general education, college transfer, and continuing education programs which meet the needs and desires of its students and community. To improve the educational base of society, FTCC encourages lifelong learrning and strives to prepare students for further educational experiences. FTCC identifies the educational needs of applicants and assists students in satisfying these needs at a minimal expense. Each adult who applies will be admitted to a program appropriate to his or her abilities and interests. The College is in partnership with the public school system through Tech Prep and other programs. Further, agreements with four-year colleges and universities support the educational continuum from high school through the baccalaureate degree. Curricular programs reflect the changing technical, commercial, industrial, and health needs of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and surrounding areas. Various curricula offer certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. As a learning-centered College, FTCC offers courses and programs at times and places convenient to prospective students. Courses are also available for high school graduates who need additional academic preparation before attempting college work. FTCC provides instruction in the basic life skills needed to contribute effectively to society. Continuing Education programs are designed to meet specific needs in basic educational competencies, high school completion, upgrading occupational skillks, and other avocational or practical skills required for the rapidly changing technological advances in the community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville Technical Community College
2201 Hull Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303-0236
General Phone: (910) 678-8400
http://www.faytechcc.edu

Fayetteville Technical Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts294liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences, social studies, language translation
Medical Support And Technology165phlebotomy, dental assistant, radiographer, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, speech pathology, surgical tech, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine151registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
Business And Management128business management, accounting, operations management, human resources, marketing, banking, business administration, electronic commerce
Education And Teaching126early childhood education, special ed, elementary school teaching
Computer Science And Engineering113computer programming, computer networking, information science, information technology, computer security, computer and media applications, computer support
Funeral And Mortuary Science74funeral and mortuary
Medical Administration61medical office management, medical office computer specialist
Security And Law Enforcement60criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, forensic science, corrections and criminal justice
Mechanics And Repair43automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair
Engineering Technician40architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, engineering technician, surveying tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical engineering tech
Construction Trades18electrician, plumbing, building inspection and management, masonry
Office And Administration17executive secretary, business support services
Beauty And Cosmetology15cosmetology
Cooking And Culinary Arts14chef training
Law13legal assistant
Therapy And Counseling11physical therapist assistant
Photography And Commercial Art11commercial art
Production Trades11cabinetmaking, machine shop assistant, welding
Landscaping And Horticulture6applied horticulture
Hospitality5hotel management
Family And Social Work5public administration
Science And Laboratory Technician0biology tech

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree86052
Award of less than 1 academic year34629
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years17511

Student Body

In 2007, Fayetteville Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 9,063 students (4,917 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White42%
Black42%
Hispanic7%
Asian2%
American Indian3%
Unknown5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1913%
20-2110%
22-2413%
25-2918%
30-3412%
35-399%
40-4912%
50-645%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina89%
Florida1%
(International Students)1%
Texas1%
Virginia1%
Georgia1%
New York1%
South Carolina1%

Fayetteville Technical Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time44 %
Part-Time47 %

Fayetteville Technical Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Fayetteville, 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.

Fayetteville Technical Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,464
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,586
Books and supplies$ 1,100

Financial Aid:
Fayetteville Technical Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 764000)

Fayetteville Technical Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track133172

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year133$58,506172$55,840
All faculty totalacademic year133$58,506172$55,840

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

Fayetteville Technical Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

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
Social Sciences, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

Fayetteville Technical Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Fayetteville Technical Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Fayetteville Technical Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Fayetteville Technical Community College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Fayetteville Technical Community College Number of students
% of degrees in funeral and mortuary science
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Fayetteville Technical Community College % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Fayetteville Technical Community College Female % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Fayetteville Technical Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Fayetteville Technical Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Fayetteville Technical Community College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Fayetteville Technical Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Fayetteville Technical Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Fayetteville Technical Community College % students 40 years or older
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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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