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Pitt Community College

Pitt Community College

Pitt Community College is a two-year accredited institution of higher education and technical training school. It is located south of Greenville, North Carolina. It was chartered and designated by the North Carolina State Board of Education as an industrial education center in March, 1961. PCC is a part of the North Carolina Community College System, a state-supported body of over 50 institutions located throughout North Carolina. It has an enrollment of more than 6,500 students annually. The college offers over 40 associates degree programs, over 20 diploma programs and more than 15 university transfer programs.

PCC Volleyball competes in the NJCAA’s Region X Conference at the Division I level. PCC's sports teams are nicknamed the Bulldogs.

Overview of Pitt Community College

Pitt Community College is found in Winterville, NC. Winterville is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Pitt Community College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in medical adminstration and production trades.

Pitt Community College Selectivity

Pitt Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 6,499 in 2007 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Pitt Community College

Pitt Community College
1986 Pitt Tech Road
Winterville, NC 28590
General Phone: (252) 493-7200
http://www.pittcc.edu

Pitt Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology141medical assistant, radiographer, radiation therapist, health diagnostic professions, nuclear medical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, respiratory care tech, health service and sciences, ...
Liberal Arts131liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities
Medical Administration124medical records tech, medical office management, health unit coordinator
Production Trades78welding, machine shop assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine59registered nursing
Security And Law Enforcement53criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice
Business And Management48business management, accounting, marketing, human resources, international business, electronic commerce, operations management, logistics, ...
Construction Trades44electrician, building inspection and management, masonry, construction trades
Mechanics And Repair30automobile mechanics, HVAC, electrical maintenance and repair
Education And Teaching25early childhood education, elementary school teaching
Engineering Technician25architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, electromechanical instrument tech, mechanical engineering tech, manufacturing tech
Office And Administration24office management
Computer Science And Engineering24computer programming, information technology, network management, information science, computer networking, computer security
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy20occupational therapist assistant
Science And Laboratory Technician19biology tech
Therapy And Counseling16substance abuse counseling, massage therapy
Medicine15health professions
Photography And Commercial Art14commercial art
Law10legal assistant, legal secretary
Landscaping And Horticulture8greenhouse operations
Beauty And Cosmetology7cosmetology
Real Estate And Construction Management0real estate

Number of programs and degrees for Pitt Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree64654
Award of less than 1 academic year21335
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years5621

Student Body

In 2007, Pitt Community College had a total enrollment of 6,499 students (4,455 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White59%
Black34%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1926%
20-2119%
22-2415%
25-2912%
30-348%
35-395%
40-497%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina96%
South Carolina1%

Pitt Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time37 %

Pitt Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Winterville, 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.

Pitt Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,426
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,548
Books and supplies$ 800

Financial Aid:
Pitt Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 406200)

Pitt Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track72109

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year72$47,389109$46,407
All faculty totalacademic year72$47,389109$46,407

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Pitt Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total202444
Baseball13013
All Other Sports72431

Pitt Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Mason/Masonry

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Greenhouse Operations and Management

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Pitt Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Pitt Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Pitt Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Pitt Community College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Pitt Community College Number of students
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Pitt Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Pitt Community College % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in science and laboratory technician
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Pitt Community College % of degrees in science and laboratory technician
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships

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