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McDowell Technical Community College, North Carolina

Overview of McDowell Technical Community College

McDowell is located in Marion, North Carolina (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by McDowell is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. McDowell is known for its programs in personal services, beauty and cosmetology, and production trades.

McDowell Selectivity

The school is an open-admission school.

Faculty

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

Student Body

The school had 1,209 enrolled students in 2005. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at McDowell.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"It is the mission of McDowell Technical Community College to provide high quality, comprehensive educational opportunities and services which fulfill the personal development, training and employment needs of the residents, businesses and industries in McDowell County and surrounding areas. The college acknowledges and values cultural, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity and seeks to contribute to the maximum development of the individual and community through open door admissions and readily accessible and affordable programs. The college is dedicated to providing quality educational programs and services accessible to students on-campus, off-campus, or through distance learning. These educational programs and services are offered, within the limits of available resources, regardless of disability or previous educational attainments."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting McDowell

McDowell Technical Community College
54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752-8728
General Phone: (828) 652-6021
Admissions Phone: (828) 652-0607
Financial Aid Phone: (828) 652-0602
http://www.mcdowelltech.cc.nc.us

McDowell Programs and Degrees (2005)

McDowell awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine36licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant
Liberal Arts25liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Business And Management21business management, accounting, operations management, marketing
Education And Teaching19early childhood education, elementary school teaching, special ed
Computer Science And Engineering17information technology
Beauty And Cosmetology17aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist
Mechanics And Repair16automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair
Security And Law Enforcement14criminal justice and police
Production Trades12cabinetmaking, machine shop assistant, welding
Medical Adminstration7medical records tech
Photography And Commercial Art6commercial art
Landscaping And Horticulture4applied horticulture
Media3photo and film tech
Engineering Technician3electromechanical instrument tech
Office And Administration2office management
Construction Trades2electrician, carpentry
Real Estate And Construction Management0real estate

Number of programs and degrees for McDowell in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree9720
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years6517
Award of less than 1 academic year4218

McDowell Student Body

In 2005, McDowell had a total enrollment of 1,209 students (796 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White90%
Black7%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1917%
20-219%
22-2411%
25-2915%
30-3411%
35-3910%
40-4912%
50-647%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina100%

McDowell Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time44 %
Part-Time42 %

McDowell Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Marion, 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.

McDowell Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year24$33,80424$34,660
All faculty totalacademic year24$33,80424$34,660

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

McDowell Degree Programs (2005)

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
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

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

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other

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
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

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

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

McDowell Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets McDowell Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 5%McDowell Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%McDowell Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%McDowell % students 40 years or older
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%McDowell Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in personal services
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%McDowell % of degrees in personal services
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%McDowell % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%McDowell % of degrees in production trades
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement 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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