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Sampson Community College

Sampson Community College

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.

Overview of Sampson Community College

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.

Areas of Study

Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and nursing and emergency medicine.

Sampson Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Sampson Community College has broad appeal.

Faculty

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

Student Body

Sampson Community College has 1,278 enrolled students (as of 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Sampson Community College

Sampson Community College
Highway 24 West
Clinton, NC 28329-0318
http://www.sampsoncc.edu

Sampson Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine112licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Education And Teaching108early childhood education, elementary school teaching
Liberal Arts25liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Security And Law Enforcement18criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Construction Trades17construction
Business And Management16business management, accounting
Computer Science And Engineering10information technology, network management
Office And Administration8office management
Beauty And Cosmetology8cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor
Animal Science And Care7animal husbandry
Mechanics And Repair7HVAC
Landscaping And Horticulture7applied horticulture
Engineering Technician3electromechanical instrument tech
Production Trades2welding

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year18218
Associate's degree11617
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years509

Student Body

In 2007, Sampson Community College had a total enrollment of 1,278 students (788 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White54%
Black36%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
American Indian3%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1820%
18-1918%
20-2113%
22-249%
25-2911%
30-348%
35-395%
40-499%
50-646%
65+0%

Sampson Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time51 %
Part-Time8 %

Sampson Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Sampson Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,413
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,533
Books and supplies$ 969

Financial Aid:
Sampson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 789200)

Sampson Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2236

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year22$44,51036$44,478
All faculty totalacademic year22$44,51036$44,478

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

Sampson Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General

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

Sampson Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Sampson Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Sampson Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Sampson Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Sampson Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Sampson Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Sampson Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
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
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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