Students attend Northeastern Technical College in Cheraw, South Carolina, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Northeastern Technical College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Northeastern Technical College is known for its programs in office and administration and production trades.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 1,043 students at Northeastern Technical College (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Northeastern Technical College
1201 Chesterfield Hwy.
Cheraw, SC 29520-1007
General Phone: (843) 921-6900
http://www.netc.edu
Northeastern Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Office And Administration | 49 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Production Trades | 41 | machinist, welding, machine shop assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 30 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 27 | business, business management, accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | mechanical drafting, electrical/electronic tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | data processing tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | child care provider |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety |
| Construction Trades | 6 | electrician |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeastern Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 130 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 106 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 41 | 5 |
In 2005, Northeastern Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,043 students (702 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 43% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cheraw, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,688 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,080 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Northeastern Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 760200)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 13 | $35,617 | 14 | $35,179 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $35,617 | 14 | $35,179 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northeastern Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (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
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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