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Northeastern Technical College

Overview of Northeastern Technical College

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.

Areas of Study

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.

Northeastern Technical College Selectivity

Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Northeastern Technical College

Northeastern Technical College
1201 Chesterfield Hwy.
Cheraw, SC 29520-1007
General Phone: (843) 921-6900
http://www.netc.edu

Northeastern Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts84liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Office And Administration37administrative assistant, general office occupations
Business And Management36business, business management, accounting technology
Production Trades35machinist, machine shop assistant, welding
Engineering Technician35mechanical drafting, electrical/electronic tech
Mechanics And Repair33industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech
Nursing And Emergency Medicine26licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Family And Social Work21child care provider
Security And Law Enforcement11criminal justice and safety
Construction Trades10electrician
Computer Science And Engineering6data processing tech
Education And Teaching0technical teaching

Number of programs and degrees for Northeastern Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year16815
Associate's degree1329
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years344

Student Body

In 2007, Northeastern Technical College had a total enrollment of 976 students (624 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White51%
Black45%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Unknown0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1921%
20-2113%
22-2413%
25-2911%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-4912%
50-646%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
South Carolina100%

Northeastern Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time49 %
Part-Time32 %

Northeastern Technical College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Northeastern Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Northeastern Technical College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1317

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year13$37,33317$38,390
All faculty totalacademic year13$37,33317$38,390

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Northeastern Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Northeastern Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northeastern Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Northeastern Technical College Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Northeastern Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Northeastern Technical College % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Northeastern Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Northeastern Technical College % of degrees in engineering technician
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Northeastern Technical College % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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