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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 2007-2008, 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 | 1,168 | general studies, humanities, social services, sign language translation, technical and business writing |
| Business and Management | 694 | business management, business administration, accounting and related services |
| Therapy and Counseling | 246 | mental and social health services, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 194 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 188 | information technology, computer and info science, computer science, web design |
| Science | 160 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 128 | dental hygienist, radiographer, respiratory care tech, veterinary assistant, medical lab tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 83 | criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting |
| Engineering | 51 | engineering |
| Mechanics and Repair | 50 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Hospitality | 46 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Design | 43 | design and visual communication, interior design |
| Art Studies | 41 | visual and performing arts |
| Law | 36 | legal assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 28 | child care provider, public administration |
| Architecture and Planning | 23 | architectural tech |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | architectural drafting, engineering technology, mechanical engineering related tech, electronics tech, CAD and design, industrial tech, civil engineering tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 16 | various performing arts |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 11 | photography |
| Construction Trades | 10 | construction |
| Medical Administration | 9 | medical records tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 5 | culinary arts |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 5 | applied horticulture |
| Media | 5 | audiovisual tech |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
| Office and Administration | 0 | business support services |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | parks and recreation management |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Virginia Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,925 | 45 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 225 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 109 | 26 |
In 2007-2008, Northern Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 41,266 students (27,725 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (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 | $ 2,294 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,562 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 246 | 314 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $76,037 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $69,422 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $73,556 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 75 | $75,712 | 67 | $72,329 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 56 | $67,091 | 68 | $64,628 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 80 | $59,045 | 107 | $57,972 |
| Instructor | academic year | 44 | $50,682 | 66 | $50,781 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 255 | $64,271 | 308 | $61,024 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
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
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(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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