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Montgomery Community College was established on September 7, 1967 as the Montgomery Technical Institute. The school was given its current name in 1987, and today occupies a 153-acre campus in Troy, North Carolina.
Montgomery Community College awards Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of General Education degrees. A number of diploma and certificate programs are also available. Students can choose from courses in arts, sciences, business technology, commercial technology, and health/ public services technology.
Montgomery Community College offers a variety of student clubs and organizations to its students, including Alpha Beta Chi, Phi Theta Kappa, the Student Government Association, the Pottery Club, and the Forestry Club. The college also provides student support services like financial assistance and counseling.
Montgomery Community College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Troy, NC. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Montgomery Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Montgomery Community College include medicine, animal science and care, fine arts, education and teaching, conservation and resource management, and cooking and culinary arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Montgomery Community College does well in comparison to most schools.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 954 students (862 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Montgomery Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Montgomery Community College will provide quality educational opportunities including basic skills, occupational, associate, and pre-baccalaureate programs; support economic development by offering workforce training and retraining; improve the quality of life for individuals and the community; and respond to the changing needs of the local, state, and global environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Montgomery Community College
1011 Page St
Troy, NC 27371
http://www.montgomery.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 31 | business management, banking, accounting |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 29 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Education and Teaching | 24 | early childhood education |
| Office and Administration | 20 | office management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 20 | dental assistant, medical assistant |
| Animal Science and Care | 20 | taxidermy |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Mechanics and Repair | 18 | gunsmith, autobody repair |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 13 | forest technology |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 12 | chef training |
| Medicine | 8 | health professions |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | foodservice management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | information technology, computer networking |
| Law | 4 | legal secretary |
| Construction Trades | 4 | electrician |
| Fine Arts | 4 | crafts and folk art |
Number of programs and degrees for Montgomery Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 116 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 102 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, Montgomery Community College had a total enrollment of 954 students (862 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 98% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Troy, 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 | $ 1,409 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,531 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Montgomery Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 808700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 17 |
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 | academic year | 24 | $42,665 | 17 | $42,117 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $42,665 | 17 | $42,117 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Taxidermy/Taxidermist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
FINE ARTS
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
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
Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Montgomery Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling 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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