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Spartanburg Community College, SSC, is a two year co-educational community college in Upstate, South Carolina. Established in 1963, it was formerly known as Spartanburg Technical College. The present name was given in 2006. The college, which has a 104 acre campus, offers certificates, diplomas, and associate's degree in fields including health care, arts, science, technology and business. The academic divisions of the college are as follows:
SCC has a Student Council that conveys the views of students to the authorities and also helps to arrange events. There are many student clubs and organizations including the Success Network Club, the Social Sciences Club, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Club), the Student Nurses' Association, and the American Sign Language Club. Eligible students can take advantage of scholarships, grants, loans, and work study programs for financial aid.
Spartanburg Community College is located in Spartanburg, SC (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Spartanburg Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in medicine.
Spartanburg Community College is an open-admission school.
The school had 4,459 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Spartanburg Community College
Business I-85
Spartanburg, SC 29303
General Phone: (864) 592-4600
http://www.sccsc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 129 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation |
| Medical Support and Technology | 119 | pharmacy tech, surgical tech, medical lab assistant, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist, dental assistant, medical lab tech, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 53 | hazardous materials info systems tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, architectural drafting, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical drafting, electrical/electronic tech, engineering technology |
| Business and Management | 49 | business management, accounting |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 47 | registered nursing |
| Mechanics and Repair | 45 | industrial electronics tech, HVAC, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Production Trades | 44 | welding, machinist |
| Office and Administration | 39 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | data processing tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 17 | applied horticulture, landscaping |
| Medicine | 14 | health professions |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | physical therapist assistant |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical secretary |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | child care provider |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 2 | chef training |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Spartanburg Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 383 | 22 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 143 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 74 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Spartanburg Community College had a total enrollment of 4,459 students (3,517 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 98% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Spartanburg, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,134 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,048 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Spartanburg Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 399400)
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 | 48 | $45,610 | 65 | $45,743 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $45,610 | 65 | $45,743 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Hazardous Materials Information Systems Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Spartanburg Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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