Hampton, Virginia 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 media, science, business and management, 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 8,595 enrolled students (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Thomas Nelson Community College
99 Thomas Nelson Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
General Phone: (757) 825-2700
Admissions Phone: (757) 825-2800
Financial Aid Phone: (757) 825-2848
http://www.tncc.edu
Thomas Nelson Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 179 | business management, MIS, business |
| Therapy And Counseling | 173 | mental and social health services |
| Liberal Arts | 138 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 92 | medical lab tech, optometric tech |
| Engineering Technician | 60 | mechanical engineering related tech, electrical/electronic tech, environmental control tech, industrial production tech, industrial tech |
| Science | 59 | biological and physical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 46 | registered nursing |
| Office And Administration | 34 | administrative assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 29 | special education |
| Media | 28 | printing equipment operation |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | social service professions |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | security and protective services |
| Engineering | 13 | engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | various performing arts |
| Mechanics And Repair | 5 | vehicle maintenance |
Number of programs and degrees for Thomas Nelson Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 639 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 173 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 90 | 9 |
In 2005, Thomas Nelson Community College had a total enrollment of 8,595 students (4,651 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 35% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 91% |
| Marshall Islands | 4% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hampton, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (757) 825-2800
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,156 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,602 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Thomas Nelson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 687100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (757) 825-2848
Thomas Nelson Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 41 | 52 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $58,300 | 4 | $48,617 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $45,870 | 14 | $44,235 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $43,198 | 22 | $41,835 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $36,807 | 12 | $38,078 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $46,422 | 52 | $42,136 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Optometric Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement 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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