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The campus of Naugatuck Valley Community College is in Waterbury, Connecticut, which is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Naugatuck Valley Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in art studies and engineering technician.
Its open admissions system makes Naugatuck Valley Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Naugatuck Valley Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 5,667 students enrolled (3,371 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Naugatuck Valley Community College offers quality, affordable education and training in response to evolving community needs by providing opportunities to individuals and organizations to develop their potential."
More complete details are provided below.
Naugatuck Valley Community College
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708-3089
General Phone: (203) 575-8040
Admissions Phone: (203) 575-8151
Financial Aid Phone: (203) 575-8007
http://www.nvcc.commnet.edu
Naugatuck Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 103 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 91 | computer engineering tech, engineering technician, environmental engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, environmental control tech, mechanical drafting, quality control tech, industrial tech, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 83 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 66 | business and related services, accounting technology, banking, merchandising and sales, operations management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | mental and social health services, physical therapist assistant, psychology courses, substance abuse counseling |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 28 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, mental health services tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | child care management, foodservice management, human services |
| Art Studies | 21 | art studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 19 | commercial art |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 11 | horticultural science |
| Office And Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 6 | automobile mechanics |
| Hospitality | 4 | hotel management |
| Transportation | 4 | aviation tech |
| Science | 1 | physical science courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Media | 0 | communications tech courses |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering science |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | physical education teaching |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Naugatuck Valley Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 478 | 42 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 58 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Naugatuck Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 5,667 students (3,371 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Waterbury, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (203) 575-8151
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,536 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,568 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Naugatuck Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 698200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (203) 575-8007
Naugatuck Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $75,679 | 20 | $74,664 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $60,756 | 9 | $56,235 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $52,108 | 16 | $49,228 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $42,662 | 4 | $44,028 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $61,903 | 49 | $60,473 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
Engineering-Related Technologies, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Physical Sciences, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Naugatuck Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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