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South Piedmont Community College, also known as South Piedmont, or SPCC, was formed in 1999 by the North Carolina General Assembly. It traces its roots to the Ansonville unit of the Charlotte Industrial Education Center which was established in 1962. After a number of changes in name and status, and a few mergers, it became the South Piedmont Community College on 3rd August, 1999. The college offers classes in the following centers in North Carolina:
Students at SPCC are awarded Associate in Arts, Associate in Nursing (LPN to RN transition program), Associate in Arts-Elementary Education, or Associate in Science degrees. Majors in subjects including accounting , advertising and graphic design, biotechnology, business administration, human services technology, computer information technology, criminal justice technology, early childhood education, nursing, and surgical technology are available.
The students of SPCC publish the Student Activities Newsletter every month. In addition, the college sponsors a large number of clubs and organizations including the Advertising and Graphic Design Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Criminal Justice Student Association, Health Technologies Clubs, Literary Arts Club, and Phi Theta Kappa (Alpha Omega Psi Chapter).
South Piedmont Community College is located in a rural area, in Polkton, NC. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at South Piedmont Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at South Piedmont Community College often study security and law enforcement and construction trades.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at South Piedmont Community College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
The school offers classes to 2,250 students (1,571 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at South Piedmont Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission at South Piedmont Community College is to provide accessible, affordable, high-quality, student-centered education while supporting economic development in our communities."
More complete details are provided below.
South Piedmont Community College
680 Highway 74 West
Polkton, NC 28135
General Phone: (704) 272-5300
http://www.spcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 68 | medical assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, radiation therapist |
| Business and Management | 47 | business management, accounting technology, management information systems, MIS |
| Medical Administration | 42 | medical secretary |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 35 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 31 | commercial art |
| Education and Teaching | 24 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | massage therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | mechanical engineering tech, electromechanical tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 12 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | child development, social work |
| Office and Administration | 7 | executive secretary |
| Construction Trades | 7 | electrician |
| Mechanics and Repair | 6 | HVAC, autobody repair |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer applications programming |
Number of programs and degrees for South Piedmont Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 165 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 143 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 76 | 17 |
In 2007-2008, South Piedmont Community College had a total enrollment of 2,250 students (1,571 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 99% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Polkton, 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 | $ 1,462 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,584 |
| Books and supplies | $ 770 |
Financial Aid:
South Piedmont Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 798500)
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 | 32 | $46,262 | 52 | $46,743 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $46,262 | 52 | $46,743 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
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
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Piedmont Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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