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Isothermal Community College is in Spindale, North Carolina. 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 media, office and administration, medical adminstration, and construction trades.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 2,124 students study at Isothermal Community College (in 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Isothermal Community College
286 Icc Loop Road
Spindale, NC 28160-0804
General Phone: (828) 286-3636
http://www.isothermal.edu
Isothermal Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Adminstration | 44 | medical office management, medical secretary |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 39 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Construction Trades | 32 | electrician |
| Business And Management | 30 | business management, operations management, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Office And Administration | 27 | office management, executive secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education courses, teacher aide |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | computer engineering tech, electronics tech, industrial production tech, mechanical drafting, electromechanical instrument tech, mechanical engineering tech, plastics engineering tech, occupational safety tech |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | network management, information technology, computer programming, systems analyst, computer applications programming, computer networking |
| Media | 9 | radio and TV tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | autobody repair |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 6 | cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for Isothermal Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 183 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 58 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 54 | 16 |
In 2005, Isothermal Community College had a total enrollment of 2,124 students (1,362 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
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 | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
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 | $ 1,264 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,024 |
| Books and supplies | $ 816 |
Financial Aid:
Isothermal Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 293400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 24 | $40,787 | 40 | $38,511 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $40,787 | 40 | $38,511 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
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
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
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 ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
(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% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
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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