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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:
The college has facilities like fitness centers and weight rooms. College sports include volleyball, softball, soccer, flag football, bowling, basketball and badminton.
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.
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.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way Northern Virginia Community College works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007, 41,266 students were enrolled in Northern Virginia Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Northern Virginia Community College
4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd
Annandale, VA 22003-3796
General Phone: (703) 323-3000
http://www.nvcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,150 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, social services |
| Business And Management | 810 | business management, business, MIS |
| Therapy And Counseling | 225 | mental and social health services, physical therapy |
| Science | 157 | biological and physical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 138 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 98 | dental hygienist, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, surgical tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 86 | security and protective services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 66 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Engineering Technician | 55 | architectural engineering tech, environmental control tech, engineering technician, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering related tech, industrial tech, civil engineering tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 48 | agricultural business, agricultural management |
| Engineering | 43 | engineering |
| Media | 42 | printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech |
| Office And Administration | 38 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 33 | vehicle maintenance |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 29 | various performing arts |
| Education And Teaching | 29 | special education |
| Design | 14 | interior design, design and applied arts |
| Art Studies | 9 | visual and performing arts |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical records tech |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | social service professions |
| Transportation | 0 | transportation and materials moving |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | parks and recreation management |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Virginia Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,815 | 36 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 187 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 75 | 17 |
In 2007, Northern Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 41,266 students (23,799 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 86% |
| State unknown | 7% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 242 | 294 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $68,373 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 79 | $72,145 | 71 | $68,825 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 59 | $65,187 | 61 | $60,745 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 74 | $55,515 | 100 | $54,582 |
| Instructor | academic year | 42 | $47,935 | 61 | $47,291 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 254 | $61,681 | 293 | $57,798 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northern Virginia Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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