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Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College, or NOVA, is a public community college in Virginia. The college is a part of the Virginia Community College System. The college has more than 60,000 students and comprises of more than 2,000 staff and faculty members.

More than 160 certificate degrees are offered at the associate levels at NOVA. NOVA was established in 1965, and has campus locations in:

  • Annandale Campus
  • Extension of the Alexandria Campus
  • Extension of the Loudoun Campus
  • Loudoun Campus
  • Manassas Campus
  • Medical Education Campus
  • Woodbridge Campus

The college has facilities like fitness centers and weight rooms. College sports include volleyball, softball, soccer, flag football, bowling, basketball and badminton.

Overview of Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College can be found in Annandale, VA (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Northern Virginia Community College.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Northern Virginia Community College are in drama and performing arts and business and management.

Northern Virginia Community College Selectivity

The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way Northern Virginia Community College works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2007, 41,266 students were enrolled in Northern Virginia Community College.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College
4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd
Annandale, VA 22003-3796
General Phone: (703) 323-3000
http://www.nvcc.edu

Northern Virginia Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts1,150general studies, liberal arts and sciences, social services
Business And Management810business management, business, MIS
Therapy And Counseling225mental and social health services, physical therapy
Science157biological and physical sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine138registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology98dental hygienist, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, surgical tech, allied health and medical assisting
Security And Law Enforcement86security and protective services
Computer Science And Engineering66computer and info science, information technology
Engineering Technician55architectural engineering tech, environmental control tech, engineering technician, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering related tech, industrial tech, civil engineering tech
Agricultural Science And Management48agricultural business, agricultural management
Engineering43engineering
Media42printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech
Office And Administration38administrative assistant
Mechanics And Repair33vehicle maintenance
Drama And Performing Arts29various performing arts
Education And Teaching29special education
Design14interior design, design and applied arts
Art Studies9visual and performing arts
Medical Administration7medical records tech
Family And Social Work0social service professions
Transportation0transportation and materials moving
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy0parks and recreation management

Number of programs and degrees for Northern Virginia Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree2,81536
Award of less than 1 academic year1871
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years7517

Student Body

In 2007, Northern Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 41,266 students (23,799 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White56%
Black16%
Hispanic11%
Asian14%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1921%
20-2119%
22-2416%
25-2915%
30-348%
35-396%
40-498%
50-644%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Virginia86%
State unknown7%
(International Students)5%
Washington, DC1%

Northern Virginia Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time44 %

Northern Virginia Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Annandale, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Northern Virginia Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,084
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,351
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Northern Virginia Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 372700)

Northern Virginia Community College Faculty

Northern Virginia Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured123
Non-tenured and not on tenure track242294

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professorcalendar year0*2*
Instructorcalendar year0*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*4$68,373

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year79$72,14571$68,825
Associate professoracademic year59$65,18761$60,745
Assistant professoracademic year74$55,515100$54,582
Instructoracademic year42$47,93561$47,291
All faculty totalacademic year254$61,681293$57,798

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

Northern Virginia Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Business and Management, Other

ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology

DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Interior Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, Other

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapy/Therapist

TRANSPORTATION
Transportation and Materials Moving, Other

Northern Virginia Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northern Virginia Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Northern Virginia Community College Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Northern Virginia Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Northern Virginia Community College % of degrees in business and management
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Northern Virginia Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Northern Virginia Community College % of degrees in engineering
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Northern Virginia Community College % of degrees in drama and performing arts
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Northern Virginia Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Northern Virginia Community College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Northern Virginia Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Northern Virginia Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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