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Patrick Henry Community College, popularly known as PHCC, is a public, two-year community college located in Martinsville, Virginia. It was established in the year 1962 as a two-year branch of the University of Virginia's School of General Studies. PHCC is part of the Virginia Community College System. PHCC offers over 30 associate degree programs, more than 10 certificate programs, and over 40 career studies certificate programs in diverse areas.
PHCC’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. PHCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The athletes participate in men’s baseball, women’s softball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, wrestling, and cheerleading. Their official mascot is the Sentinel.
The main campus of Patrick Henry Community College is in Martinsville, VA (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 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 2007-2008, Patrick Henry Community College had 2,948 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
http://www.ph.vccs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 104 | mental and social health services, massage therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 89 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 73 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Office and Administration | 21 | business support services |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | industrial tech, engineering technology, CAD and design, industrial production tech |
| Business and Management | 13 | business administration, accounting and related services |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child care provider |
| Mechanics and Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial electronics tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 5 | health diagnostic professions |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | teacher aide |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding, precision metal working |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Design | 0 | design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Patrick Henry Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 200 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 97 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 68 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, Patrick Henry Community College had a total enrollment of 2,948 students (1,844 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 97% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Martinsville, 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 | $ 2,444 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,261 |
| Books and supplies | $ 926 |
Financial Aid:
Patrick Henry Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 375100)
Patrick Henry Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 3 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 3 | $59,327 | 4 | $64,080 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $57,299 | 14 | $55,287 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $53,737 | 4 | $51,039 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $46,589 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $54,571 | 24 | $55,055 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
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 12% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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