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McDowell Technical Community College, also known as MTCC, is a co-educational college located in Marion, North Carolina, United States. It is a part of the North Carolina Community Colleges System. The college offers degrees, diplomas and certificates in diverse areas of study such as Advertising and Graphic Design, Computer Information Technology, and Industrial Systems Technology.
McDowell Technical Community College offers a varied life for the students. They can get involved in the several clubs and organizations in the campus. Some of them include Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society-Beta Zeta Lambda Chapter, North Carolina Community College Student Leadership Institute, and National Technical Honor Society. The college also offers financial aid to the needy students in the form of grants, scholarships, or campus employment.
McDowell is located in Marion, NC (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 landscaping and horticulture and beauty and cosmetology.
The school is an open-admission school.
McDowell maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school had 1,134 enrolled students in 2007-2008. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at McDowell.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"McDowell Technical Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College System, dedicated to providing student-centered accessible, high-quality educational opportunities and services which fulfill the personal development, training and employment needs of the residents, businesses, and industries of McDowell County and the surrounding areas through an open-door admissions policy.
The college recognizes each person's right to an education and seeks to contribute to the maximum development of a globally and culturally diverse workforce and improve the quality of life of the individiduals in our community."
More complete details are provided below.
McDowell Technical Community College
54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752-8728
General Phone: (828) 652-6021
http://www.mcdowelltech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 53 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 24 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Education and Teaching | 23 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, special ed |
| Mechanics and Repair | 19 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 14 | commercial art |
| Business and Management | 14 | business management, accounting, operations management, marketing |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 14 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | information technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and police |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical records tech |
| Production Trades | 10 | machine shop assistant, cabinetmaking, welding |
| Medical Support and Technology | 6 | surgical tech |
| Construction Trades | 4 | electrician, carpentry |
| Office and Administration | 3 | office management |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | electromechanical instrument tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | applied horticulture |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for McDowell in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 118 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 75 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 31 | 17 |
In 2007-2008, McDowell had a total enrollment of 1,134 students (1,032 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 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 | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,394 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,516 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
McDowell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 808500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 24 | $51,663 | 20 | $52,282 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $51,663 | 20 | $52,282 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $46,156 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $46,156 |
*: 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
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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 6% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
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 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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