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Nash Community College

Nash Community College

Nash Community College, also known as NCC, is a public college located in Nash County, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1967. The campus spreads across an area of more than 85 acres. The college offers over 80 academic programs including several degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a wide range of subjects such as computer information, technologies, health sciences, mathematics, and science, among others. NCC also offer various distance education and continuing education programs.

Nash Community College has an active student life and houses several clubs and organizations including the Criminal Justice Club, Early Childhood Education Club, International Relations Club, and Nash Community College Math Club, among others.

Overview of Nash Community College

The campus of Nash Community College is in Rocky Mount, NC, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Nash Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.

Nash Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Nash Community College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

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

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 2,916 students enrolled (1,694 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Nash Community College

Nash Community College
522 N. Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
General Phone: (252) 443-4011
http://www.nashcc.edu

Nash Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine48registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Medical Support And Technology47medical coding, phlebotomy
Liberal Arts46liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Education And Teaching39early childhood education, elementary school teaching, special ed
Construction Trades26lineworker, electrician
Medical Administration18medical office management
Business And Management16business management, accounting, electronic commerce
Engineering Technician13industrial tech, computer engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech
Beauty And Cosmetology13cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor
Computer Science And Engineering11network management, information technology, webmastering
Therapy And Counseling9physical therapist assistant
Office And Administration7office management
Security And Law Enforcement6fire protection, criminal justice and safety
Law4legal secretary
Hospitality4hospitality management, hotel management
Production Trades3welding, machine shop assistant
Cooking And Culinary Arts0restaurant and catering management

Number of programs and degrees for Nash Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree15328
Award of less than 1 academic year12422
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years339

Student Body

In 2007, Nash Community College had a total enrollment of 2,916 students (1,694 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White60%
Black33%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Unknown3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1816%
18-1922%
20-2113%
22-249%
25-2911%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Nash Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time37 %
Part-Time44 %

Nash Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Rocky Mount, 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.

Nash Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,440
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,562
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Nash Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 855700)

Nash Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4151

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year41$45,15651$43,810
All faculty totalacademic year41$45,15651$43,810

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

Nash Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Lineworker

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

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

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

Nash Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Nash Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Nash Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Nash Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Nash Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 15%Nash Community College Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Nash Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
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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