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Rockingham Community College is located in Wentworth, North Carolina (a rural area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Rockingham 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. Rockingham Community College is known for its programs in security and law enforcement.
The school is an open-admission school.
Rockingham Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school had 2,055 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Rockingham Community College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Rockingham Community College
Hwy 65w County Home Rd
Wentworth, NC 27375-0038
General Phone: (336) 342-4261
http://www.rockinghamcc.edu
Rockingham Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 64 | clinical and medical lab science, respiratory care tech, surgical tech |
| Liberal Arts | 46 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 37 | criminal justice and police |
| Mechanics And Repair | 26 | heavy equipment maintenance tech, HVAC |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 25 | information technology, computer networking, computer and media applications |
| Business And Management | 23 | business management, accounting technology, human resources |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | medical office management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 15 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 15 | machine shop assistant, woodworking, tool and die tech |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | electrical/electronic tech, electronics tech |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | early childhood education |
| Office And Administration | 9 | executive secretary |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 1 | applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Rockingham Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 194 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 101 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 49 | 10 |
In 2005, Rockingham Community College had a total enrollment of 2,055 students (1,104 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 40 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wentworth, 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 | $ 1,309 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,752 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Rockingham Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 295800)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 33 | $40,359 | 36 | $38,421 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $40,359 | 36 | $38,421 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Woodworking, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rockingham Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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