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Northern Virginia Community College can be found in Annandale, Virginia (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 business and management and therapy and counseling.
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.
In 2005, 37,740 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Northern Virginia Community College
4001 Wakefield Chapel Rd
Annandale, VA 22003-3796
General Phone: (703) 323-3000
Admissions Phone: (703) 323-3400
Financial Aid Phone: (703) 323-3199
http://www.nvcc.edu
Northern Virginia Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,090 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 873 | business management, MIS, business |
| Therapy And Counseling | 492 | mental and social health services, physical therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 134 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 122 | security and protective services |
| Science | 105 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 89 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, surgical tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 61 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Engineering Technician | 55 | architectural engineering tech, environmental control tech, electrical/electronic tech, engineering technician, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering related tech, industrial tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 51 | agricultural business, agricultural management |
| Media | 48 | printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech |
| Office And Administration | 48 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering | 38 | engineering |
| Mechanics And Repair | 34 | vehicle maintenance |
| Education And Teaching | 33 | special education, education |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 30 | various performing arts |
| Design | 15 | interior design, design and applied arts |
| Art Studies | 10 | visual and performing arts |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | medical records tech |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | social service professions |
| Transportation | 0 | transportation and materials moving |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | dietitian assistant, parks and recreation management |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Virginia Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,699 | 39 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 465 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 173 | 19 |
In 2005, Northern Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 37,740 students (21,133 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 95% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (703) 323-3400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,728 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,284 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
Northern Virginia Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 372700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (703) 323-3199
Northern Virginia Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 215 | 259 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 81 | $57,803 | 68 | $56,383 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 54 | $54,800 | 51 | $48,736 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 60 | $47,190 | 81 | $44,986 |
| Instructor | academic year | 34 | $39,400 | 63 | $39,120 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 229 | $51,582 | 263 | $47,255 |
*: 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
Education, General
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
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Dietitian Assistant
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 drama and performing arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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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