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Haywood Community College, also referred to as HCC, was founded in 1965. It was then known as the Haywood Industrial Education Center. Situated in Clyde, North Carolina, the college's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 students every year. The campus of the institute is spread across 83 acres of land.
Haywood Community College offers a large number of associate’s degrees in arts, general education, science, and applied science, as well as diplomas and certificate programs. Students can also enroll in the college’s continuing education division.
The college sponsors an intercollegiate lumberjack team. The mascot for the college is called Wolves. Among the on-campus student clubs and organizations are Criminal Justice Club, Forestry Club, Medical Assisting Club, National Vocational Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, and Student Builders Trade Association.
Haywood Community College is located in Clyde, NC (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Haywood Community College is the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Haywood Community College is known for its programs in conservation and resource management, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
The school is an open-admission school.
Haywood Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school had 2,127 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Haywood Community College
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721-9901
General Phone: (828) 627-2821
http://www.haywood.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family and Social Work | 49 | child care management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 38 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, jewelrymaking |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 36 | forest technology, wood science, wildlife management, forest management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 34 | cosmetology, personal grooming, make-up artist |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 25 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 23 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer networking, systems analyst |
| Production Trades | 19 | precision production, machine shop assistant, woodworking courses, welding |
| Construction Trades | 16 | building inspection and management, electrician |
| Business and Management | 16 | accounting technology, business management, management information systems |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | engineering technician, electromechanical tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, telecommunications tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 8 | applied horticulture |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and police |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | teacher aide |
| Office and Administration | 5 | executive secretary |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 5 | cinematography |
| Engineering | 5 | civil engineering courses, manufacturing engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Haywood Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 193 | 35 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 125 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 42 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Haywood Community College had a total enrollment of 2,127 students (1,881 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Clyde, 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 | $ 1,445 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,567 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,146 |
Financial Aid:
Haywood Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 808300)
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 | 38 | $49,508 | 30 | $47,595 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $49,508 | 30 | $47,595 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Make-Up Artist/Specialist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Forest Technology/Technician
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, Other
Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
Woodworking, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Haywood Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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