The campus of Rowan - Cabarrus Community College is in Salisbury, North Carolina, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Rowan - Cabarrus Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Its open admissions system makes Rowan - Cabarrus Community College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
In 2005, Rowan - Cabarrus Community College had 5,235 students enrolled (3,416 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Rowan - Cabarrus Community College
1333 Jake Alexander Blvd
Salisbury, NC 28146-1595
http://www.rccc.cc.nc.us
Rowan - Cabarrus Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 293 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Business And Management | 153 | business management, marketing, accounting, business administration, operations management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 136 | network management, information technology, information science, computer programming |
| Liberal Arts | 133 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Production Trades | 107 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 82 | medical office management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 79 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 48 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 47 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 38 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Medical Support And Technology | 34 | radiographyer, dental assistant |
| Office And Administration | 17 | office management |
| Construction Trades | 13 | electrician |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | electronics tech, mechanical drafting, electromechanical instrument tech |
| Hospitality | 2 | hospitality administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Rowan - Cabarrus Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 578 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 409 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 207 | 17 |
In 2005, Rowan - Cabarrus Community College had a total enrollment of 5,235 students (3,416 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 66% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Salisbury, 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 | $ 1,264 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,024 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Rowan - Cabarrus Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 575400)
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 | 44 | $42,310 | 87 | $40,408 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $42,310 | 87 | $40,408 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rowan - Cabarrus Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
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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