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North Country Community College is found in Saranac Lake, New York. 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 nutrition and exercise therapy and security and law enforcement.
North Country Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,605 in 2005 at North Country Community College.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
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
North Country Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 80 | humanities, general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 72 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 29 | business management, retail |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | massage therapy, community health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 26 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Support And Technology | 22 | radiographyer, mental health services tech |
| Office And Administration | 13 | administrative assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | parks and recreation studies, parks and recreation management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and media applications |
Number of programs and degrees for North Country Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 226 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 57 | 4 |
In 2005, North Country Community College had a total enrollment of 1,605 students (1,202 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 95% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
North Country Community College offers campus housing for 96 of its 1,202 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,640 |
| Room and board | $ 7,700 |
| Room charge | $ 4,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $60,047 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $65,521 | 4 | $55,106 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $46,775 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $39,735 | 16 | $34,549 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $47,661 | 21 | $38,557 |
*: 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 Software and Media Applications, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Country Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% |  |
| 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% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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