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The main campus of Patrick Henry Community College is in Martinsville, Virginia (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public school. Patrick Henry Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to office and administration, engineering technician, and therapy and counseling.
Patrick Henry Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Patrick Henry Community College had 3,228 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Patrick Henry Community College
645 Patriot Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112-5311
General Phone: (276) 656-0311
Admissions Phone: (276) 656-0311
Financial Aid Phone: (276) 656-0317
http://www.ph.vccs.edu
Patrick Henry Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 167 | mental and social health services |
| Engineering Technician | 114 | industrial tech, electrical/electronic tech, environmental control tech, architectural engineering tech, engineering technician, mechanical engineering related tech, industrial production tech |
| Liberal Arts | 98 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Business And Management | 64 | business, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 63 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Office And Administration | 60 | administrative assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 24 | special education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | security and protective services |
| Media | 3 | printing equipment operation |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | vehicle maintenance |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Patrick Henry Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 323 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 167 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 120 | 11 |
In 2005, Patrick Henry Community College had a total enrollment of 3,228 students (1,841 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 98% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Martinsville, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (276) 656-0311
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
Financial Aid:
Patrick Henry Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 375100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (276) 656-0317
Patrick Henry Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 0 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 25 |
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 | 2 | * | 3 | $56,995 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $46,919 | 11 | $44,474 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $43,791 | 8 | $40,142 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $41,080 | 5 | $40,601 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $44,391 | 27 | $43,864 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Patrick Henry Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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Therapy And Counseling
Engineering Technician
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