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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, 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 | 98 | mental and social health services |
| Liberal Arts | 96 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 61 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Engineering Technician | 49 | industrial tech, environmental control tech, electrical/electronic tech, architectural engineering tech, engineering technician, mechanical engineering related tech, industrial production tech |
| Business And Management | 37 | business, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 32 | special education |
| Office And Administration | 23 | administrative assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | security and protective services |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | vehicle maintenance |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions |
| Media | 0 | printing equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Patrick Henry Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 226 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 98 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 94 | 12 |
In 2007, Patrick Henry Community College had a total enrollment of 2,948 students (1,693 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $56,469 | 3 | $60,966 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $54,867 | 15 | $52,131 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $49,840 | 7 | $49,000 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $44,548 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $51,752 | 26 | $51,922 |
*: 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 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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