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Thomas Nelson Community College, or TNCC, is a two-year college located in southeastern Virginia. It was founded in 1968. The college has two campuses, one located in Hampton and the other in Williamsburg. TNCC is one of the colleges that fall under the Virginia Community College System. It was named after Thomas Nelson, an American soldier, planter, politician, and signer of the Declaration of Independence.
TNCC mostly serves students from the Peninsula region of Hampton Roads as well as students from other parts of southeastern Virginia. It offers 50 associate degree programs and has more than 60 certificate programs in diverse areas of study.
Hampton, VA is home to Thomas Nelson Community College. Hampton is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Thomas Nelson Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in business and management, engineering technician, and therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Thomas Nelson Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 9,368 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Thomas Nelson Community College
99 Thomas Nelson Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
General Phone: (757) 825-2700
http://www.tncc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 361 | mental and social health services |
| Business and Management | 191 | business management, accounting and related services, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 173 | social services, humanities, general studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 112 | medical lab tech, opticianry |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 68 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Science | 60 | biological and physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 58 | mechanical engineering related tech, CAD and design, industrial production tech, industrial tech |
| Family and Social Work | 36 | public administration, child care provider |
| Mechanics and Repair | 28 | industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | computer and info science |
| Design | 22 | design and visual communication |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting |
| Engineering | 17 | engineering |
| Office and Administration | 14 | business support services |
| Law | 12 | legal assistant |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 10 | various performing arts |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | photography |
Number of programs and degrees for Thomas Nelson Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 735 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 361 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 111 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Thomas Nelson Community College had a total enrollment of 9,368 students (5,540 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 35% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 92% |
| State unknown | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hampton, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,606 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 926 |
Financial Aid:
Thomas Nelson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 687100)
Thomas Nelson Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 42 | 63 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $70,968 | 6 | $59,864 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $57,941 | 21 | $56,804 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $54,272 | 21 | $53,316 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $44,024 | 14 | $45,462 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $56,175 | 62 | $53,357 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Thomas Nelson Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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