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Tri County Community College is a two-year, post-secondary college located in Murphy, North Carolina. It was founded in 1964 as Tri-County Industrial Education Center, and came to be known by its current name in the 1970s. The college’s campus is spread over 77 acres. Tri County Community College offers certificate, diploma, and associate’s degree programs in the fields of anthropology, biology, communication, cosmetology, criminal justice, drama, economics, healthcare, history, journalism, physics, plumbing, sociology and web technology. It also provides vocational, technical and adult education classes.
Tri County Community College is home to a diverse number of clubs and organizations, including the Student Activities Association, the Hiking Club, Students in Free Enterprise, the Accounting Club, thr Astronomy Society and the National Technical Honor Society. Its students can also participate in the national honorary scholastic fraternity, Phi Theta Kappa and a national business honor society, Alpha Beta Gamma. The college grants financial aid to students in the form of Academic Competitiveness Grants, North Carolina Community College Grants, North Carolina Student Incentive Grants and North Carolina Education Lottery Scholarships.
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 2007-2008).
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 | 25 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Business and Management | 16 | business management, accounting technology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 13 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Education and Teaching | 7 | special ed, teacher aide |
| Office and Administration | 6 | executive secretary |
| Mechanics and Repair | 4 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | information technology, computer networking |
| Construction Trades | 3 | electrician |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical office management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | medical assistant |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 1 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Tri County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 77 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Tri County Community College had a total enrollment of 1,079 students (871 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 | $ 903 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $44,078 | 16 | $42,769 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $44,078 | 16 | $42,769 |
*: 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 Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
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
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
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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