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Halifax Community College, located in Weldon, North Carolina was established in 1967. The college, commonly known as HCC, has a campus of 109 acres. HCC offers students undergraduate courses in over 30 study programs. The college also offers facilities for continuing education and adult education.
HCC offers financial aid to deserving students in the form of scholarship programs. The college offers a number of need based and merit based institutional scholarships for students, known as HCC Scholarships. Students of HCC can also become members of the Phi Theta Kappa society to take advantage of a number of facilities.
Weldon, NC is home to Halifax Community College. Weldon is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Halifax Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in construction trades and mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Halifax Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 1,142 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Halifax Community College
100 College Drive
Weldon, NC 27890
General Phone: (252) 536-7242
http://www.halifaxcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 95 | electrician, plumbing, masonry, property management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 60 | automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 30 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Family and Social Work | 29 | foodservice management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support and Technology | 24 | dental hygienist, phlebotomy, medical lab tech |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 20 | commercial art |
| Medical Administration | 17 | medical office management |
| Medicine | 12 | health professions |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 10 | greenhouse operations, applied horticulture |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 9 | cosmetology |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Business and Management | 5 | business management, accounting, electronic commerce |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | electromechanical instrument tech, electronics tech |
| Design | 4 | interior design |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Office and Administration | 3 | office management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | wood science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | information technology, computer networking |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | clinical social work |
Number of programs and degrees for Halifax Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 243 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 120 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 36 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, Halifax Community College had a total enrollment of 1,142 students (1,297 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 53% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 36 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Weldon, 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 | $ 1,462 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,584 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Halifax Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 798600)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 30 | $44,422 | 34 | $45,686 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $44,422 | 34 | $45,686 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Greenhouse Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Halifax Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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