Students attend Northeastern Technical College in Cheraw, SC, 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, engineering technician, and production trades.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 976 students at Northeastern Technical College (as of 2007). 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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 84 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Office And Administration | 37 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Business And Management | 36 | business, business management, accounting technology |
| Production Trades | 35 | machinist, machine shop assistant, welding |
| Engineering Technician | 35 | mechanical drafting, electrical/electronic tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 33 | industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 26 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | child care provider |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Construction Trades | 10 | electrician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | data processing tech |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeastern Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 168 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 132 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 34 | 4 |
In 2007, Northeastern Technical College had a total enrollment of 976 students (624 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 45% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
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 | $ 3,174 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,454 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Northeastern Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 760200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 13 | $37,333 | 17 | $38,390 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $37,333 | 17 | $38,390 |
*: 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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