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Sampson Community College, established in 1965, is a coeducational community college located in Clinton, North Carolina, United States. The college is well known for the multitude of courses it offers in various fields.
The college offers a plethora of courses in the fields of agricultural and industrial technologies, arts and sciences, business, health and public service. The college also offers a distance learning program for students who live at a great distance from the campus and are unable to attend regular classes. Also, the continuing education program allows working adults to pursue higher education.
Clinton, NC is home to Sampson Community College. Clinton is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Sampson Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Sampson Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 1,278 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Sampson Community College
Highway 24 West
Clinton, NC 28329-0318
http://www.sampsoncc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 150 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 65 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 28 | business management, accounting |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 25 | applied horticulture |
| Construction Trades | 25 | building inspection and management |
| Animal Science and Care | 23 | animal husbandry |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 16 | cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Office and Administration | 16 | office management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Production Trades | 12 | welding |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | electromechanical instrument tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 10 | HVAC |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | network management, computer security, information technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Sampson Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 275 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 101 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 49 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Sampson Community College had a total enrollment of 1,278 students (1,084 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 8 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Clinton, 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 | $ 1,421 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,542 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,163 |
Financial Aid:
Sampson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 789200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 37 |
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 | 23 | $44,827 | 37 | $44,804 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $44,827 | 37 | $44,804 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
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
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
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 Sampson Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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