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North County Community College, or NCCC, was founded by the people of Franklin and Essex Counties of New York in 1967. It is a community college based in Upstate New York, United States. The college is unofficially referred to as "The College of Essex and Franklin". The main campus of North County Community College is located in Saranac Lake, and additional campuses are in Malone and Ticonderoga.
North County Community College is associated with the State University of New York. The college offers associate’s and graduate degree programs, certificate programs, as well as distance learning courses in many subjects. Health care, law, computing, social sciences, and business are some of the areas of study at NCCC.
At North County Community College, students actively participate in intercollegiate sports competitions. The college is a member of the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association. The athletics teams of NCCC are nicknamed the Saints. Ice hockey, basketball, soccer, and softball are some of the sports played here.
North Country Community College is found in Saranac Lake, NY. Saranac Lake is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at North Country Community College.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and nutrition and exercise therapy.
North Country Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,739 in 2007-2008 at North Country Community College.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. North Country Community College offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"North Country Community College is committed to providing, within Essex and Franklin counties, an innovative, challenging, supportive environment where the intellectual, career, personal, and creative aspirations of all interested individuals can be realized.
The College promotes a desire for excellence, a concern for lifelong learning, and an ability to adapt to a changing society. The College offers programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences; Vocational, Technical and Business Careers; Lifelong Learning and Community Services."
More complete details are provided below.
North Country Community College
23 Santanoni Avenue
Saranac Lake, NY 12983-0089
General Phone: (518) 891-2915
http://www.nccc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 104 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 67 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 30 | business management, retail |
| Family and Social Work | 25 | community organization |
| Medical Support and Technology | 16 | radiation therapist |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 14 | rehabilitation, parks and recreation management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer support |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | substance abuse counseling |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality management |
Number of programs and degrees for North Country Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 216 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 79 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, North Country Community College had a total enrollment of 1,739 students (1,108 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 31% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
North Country Community College offers campus housing for 100 of its 1,108 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Saranac Lake, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,220 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,530 |
| Room and board | $ 8,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
North Country Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 711100)
North Country Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $65,137 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $58,083 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $54,933 | 9 | $48,106 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $37,979 | 13 | $37,634 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $49,128 | 26 | $43,209 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Country Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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