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Students attend Tri County Community College in Murphy, NC, a quiet rural area. The school is a public institution. Tri County Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering and family and social work.
Applicants to Tri County Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 1,079 students at Tri County Community College (as of 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
Tri County Community College
4600 E US 64
Murphy, NC 28906
General Phone: (828) 837-6810
http://www.tricountycc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 41 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 15 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 13 | business management, accounting technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | information science, computer networking |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | child care provider |
| Mechanics And Repair | 10 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical office management |
| Office And Administration | 6 | business support services |
| Construction Trades | 5 | electrician |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and administration |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 2 | cosmetology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | medical assistant |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Tri County Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 114 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 7 | 3 |
In 2007, Tri County Community College had a total enrollment of 1,079 students (569 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 93% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Murphy, 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 | $ 1,403 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,524 |
| Books and supplies | $ 878 |
Financial Aid:
Tri County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 943000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $43,138 | 16 | $46,324 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $43,138 | 16 | $46,324 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
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
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tri County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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