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Piedmont Community College, also known as PCC, is located in Roxboro, North Carolina, United States. This campus is called the Person County Campus. The college was founded in the year 1970 and known as Person Technical Institute. PCC falls under the North Carolina Community College System. The college also has another campus located in Yanceyville. Students of PCC are offered associate degrees, diploma, and certificates in over 35 academic programs including human services technology, business administration, cosmetology, computer programming, and welding technology.
Students of Piedmont Community College participate in the many student clubs and organizations available at the school. Some of the clubs and organizations are Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, Cosmetology Club, Student Nursing Association, and Criminal Justice Club.
Piedmont Community College is located in Roxboro, NC (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Piedmont Community College is the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Piedmont Community College is known for its programs in family and social work, construction trades, and production trades.
The school is an open-admission school.
Piedmont Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school had 2,575 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at Piedmont Community College are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Piedmont Community College, a public two-year institution that provides diverse educational opportunities in a learner-centered environment, is to serve the citizens of Person and Caswell counties by improving the quality of life by providing life long learning opportunities and acting as a catalyst for economic development."
More complete details are provided below.
Piedmont Community College
1715 College Dr
Roxboro, NC 27573
http://www.piedmontcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 138 | carpentry, electrician, property management, power transmission |
| Business and Management | 87 | business management, accounting, electronic commerce |
| Family and Social Work | 87 | child care management, foodservice management, child development |
| Production Trades | 51 | welding |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 49 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 48 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, pre-nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 31 | phlebotomy, allied health and medical assisting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 29 | HVAC, gunsmith |
| Office and Administration | 25 | office management |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | electromechanical instrument tech, industrial tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Medical Administration | 21 | medical office management |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 20 | applied horticulture |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | information technology, computer security, web design, computer applications programming, computer networking |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 6 | cinematography |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 4 | cosmetology |
| Media | 1 | animation and special effects |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | elementary school teaching |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | clinical social work |
Number of programs and degrees for Piedmont Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 390 | 25 |
| Associate's degree | 206 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 67 | 20 |
In 2007-2008, Piedmont Community College had a total enrollment of 2,575 students (2,371 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 39% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Roxboro, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,387 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,509 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Piedmont Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 964600)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 45 | $45,785 | 49 | $42,980 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $45,785 | 49 | $42,980 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Piedmont Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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