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Isothermal Community College, also referred to as ICC, is located in Spindale, North Carolina. This community college is a part of the North Carolina Community College System. It awards a number of associate’s degrees in the fields of academic development, arts and sciences, business sciences, and applied science, among others. The institution also offers certificates, online courses, and continuing education programs.
Isothermal Community College fields several intramural sports teams that participate in softball, basketball, tennis, golf, and volleyball. Besides, the campus is home to several student clubs and organizations including the Student Government Association, International Association of Administrative Professionals, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, and Phi Beta Lambda Business Society.
Isothermal Community College is in Spindale, NC. Spindale is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Isothermal Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Isothermal Community College include office and administration, education and teaching, and medical administration.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 2,131 students study at Isothermal 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.
Isothermal Community College
286 ICC Loop Road
Spindale, NC 28160-0804
http://www.isothermal.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 49 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 45 | computer engineering tech, electronics tech, electromechanical instrument tech, mechanical drafting, mechanical engineering tech, industrial production tech, plastics engineering tech |
| Medical Administration | 42 | medical office management |
| Liberal Arts | 38 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Office and Administration | 30 | office management |
| Construction Trades | 26 | electrician, building inspection and management |
| Education and Teaching | 22 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education courses |
| Business and Management | 20 | business management, marketing, banking, operations management, call center operation, insurance |
| Production Trades | 17 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer programming, computer security, computer networking, information technology, information science, network management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 10 | autobody repair |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child development |
| Medical Support and Technology | 5 | surgical tech |
| Media | 4 | radio and TV tech |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 2 | manicurist, cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Isothermal Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 201 | 33 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 79 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 64 | 22 |
In 2007-2008, Isothermal Community College had a total enrollment of 2,131 students (1,857 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Spindale, 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 | $ 1,382 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,504 |
| Books and supplies | $ 728 |
Financial Aid:
Isothermal Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 293400)
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 | 26 | $45,597 | 40 | $44,182 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $45,597 | 40 | $44,182 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Insurance
Marketing/Marketing Management, 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
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Isothermal Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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