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Surry Community College, also known as SCC, is located in Dobson, North Carolina, United States. It is under the North Carolina Community College System. Degrees, diplomas, and certificates are offered to students of SCC in various areas of study including accounting, business administration, cosmetology, industrial systems technology, and practical nursing. The college also offers students distance education programs.
SCC's athletic teams are called the Knights. Students can participate in sports such as basketball, golf, baseball, volleyball, cheerleading, and softball. There are many student clubs and organizations at Surry Community College including Phi Beta Lambda, Student Nurses Association, Student Government Association, Alpha Omega, Phi Theta Kappa, and Psychology Club.
Surry Community College is found in Dobson, NC. Dobson is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Surry Community College.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 3,201 in 2007-2008 at Surry Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Surry Community College is to promote personal growth and community development through excellence in teaching, learning, and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Surry Community College
630 S. Main St.
Dobson, NC 27017-8432
http://www.surry.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 132 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities, language translation |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 98 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 62 | business management, accounting, electronic commerce |
| Mechanics and Repair | 20 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Medical Administration | 19 | medical office management |
| Education and Teaching | 17 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | information science, network management, computer networking, information technology, computer programming |
| Medical Support and Technology | 8 | medical assistant |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | child development |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | electronics tech, mechanical drafting, electromechanical instrument tech, computer engineering tech |
| Office and Administration | 4 | office management |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 4 | various agricutural courses |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 2 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 1 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | applied horticulture |
| Construction Trades | 0 | electrician, carpentry |
| Animal Science and Care | 0 | animal husbandry |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Surry Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 347 | 33 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 38 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 33 | 17 |
In 2007-2008, Surry Community College had a total enrollment of 3,201 students (3,211 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dobson, 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 | $ 1,415 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,415 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Surry Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 297000)
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 | 34 | $49,267 | 77 | $49,307 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $49,267 | 77 | $49,307 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Surry Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission 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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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