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Roanoke Chowan Community College

Overview of Roanoke Chowan Community College

Ahoskie, NC is home to Roanoke Chowan Community College. Ahoskie is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Roanoke Chowan Community College go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching, beauty and cosmetology, and mechanics and repair.

Roanoke Chowan Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

Roanoke Chowan Community College has 384 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Roanoke Chowan Community College

Roanoke Chowan Community College
109 Community College Rd
Ahoskie, NC 27910-9522
General Phone: (252) 862-1200
http://www.roanokechowan.edu

Roanoke Chowan Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management69business management, accounting, accounting technology
Construction Trades35plumbing, building inspection and management
Nursing and Emergency Medicine33registered nursing
Mechanics and Repair25HVAC
Security and Law Enforcement8criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police
Medical Administration8medical office management, medical records tech
Engineering Technician7electromechanical instrument tech, electromechanical tech, architectural engineering tech
Liberal Arts6liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Production Trades6welding
Beauty and Cosmetology6cosmetology, manicurist, barber, personal grooming
Education and Teaching5elementary school teaching, early childhood education, special ed
Computer Science and Engineering4information technology, systems analyst, information science
Office and Administration2office management, executive secretary
Therapy and Counseling1mental and social health services
Medicine1health professions
Medical Support and Technology0mental health services tech
Family and Social Work0child care management

Number of programs and degrees for Roanoke Chowan Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year10413
Associate's degree6821
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4411

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Roanoke Chowan Community College had a total enrollment of 384 students (803 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White39%
Black58%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
Unknown0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1918%
20-2116%
22-2414%
25-2915%
30-3415%
35-3911%
40-497%
50-642%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
North Carolina97%
Virginia2%
Ohio1%
Florida1%
Arkansas1%

Roanoke Chowan Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time36 %
Part-Time7 %

Roanoke Chowan Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Ahoskie, 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.

Roanoke Chowan Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,465
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,550
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Roanoke Chowan Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 861300)

Roanoke Chowan Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1527

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year15$45,47027$51,822
All faculty totalacademic year15$45,47027$51,822

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

Roanoke Chowan Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other

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Roanoke Chowan Community College Highlights

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What Sets Roanoke Chowan Community College Apart:

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Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Roanoke Chowan Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Roanoke Chowan Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Roanoke Chowan Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Roanoke Chowan Community College % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%Roanoke Chowan Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Roanoke Chowan Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Roanoke Chowan Community College Number of degree programs
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Roanoke Chowan Community College Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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