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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.
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.
The school is an open-admission school.
McDowell maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 36 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 25 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Business And Management | 21 | business management, accounting, operations management, marketing |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, special ed |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | information technology |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 17 | aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 16 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and police |
| Production Trades | 12 | cabinetmaking, machine shop assistant, welding |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical records tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | commercial art |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 4 | applied horticulture |
| Media | 3 | photo and film tech |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | electromechanical instrument tech |
| Office And Administration | 2 | office management |
| Construction Trades | 2 | electrician, carpentry |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for McDowell in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 97 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 65 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 42 | 18 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
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 | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (828) 652-0607
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,364 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,304 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
McDowell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 808500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (828) 652-0602
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 24 | $33,804 | 24 | $34,660 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $33,804 | 24 | $34,660 |
*: 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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets McDowell Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
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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