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Virginia Highlands Community College, also known as VHCC, is a public college located in Abingdon, Virginia, United States. It was established in the year 1967. The campus spreads across an area of 100 acres. VHCC offers a variety of associate degrees, certificate programs, and diplomas in various fields of study including arts and education, science and horticulture, health, business and information technology, and human service and law enforcement, among others.
VHCC has an active athletics department. It is home to various men's and women's sports teams. VHCC students actively participate in intramural sports such as flag football, volleyball, basketball, softball, and ultimate Frisbee. The campus is also home to several clubs and organizations including the Horticulture Club, Student Government Association, Rotaract Club, and Phi Theta Kappa, among others.
Abingdon, VA is home to Virginia Highlands Community College. Abingdon is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Virginia Highlands Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in engineering technician and therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 2,580 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia Highlands Community College
100 VHCC Drive
Abingdon, VA 24212-0828
General Phone: (276) 739-2400
http://www.vhcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 158 | mental and social health services |
| Liberal Arts | 83 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 60 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Construction Trades | 17 | electrician |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Business and Management | 13 | business administration, accounting and related services |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer and info science, web design, information technology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 12 | radiographer, health diagnostic professions |
| Office and Administration | 8 | business support services |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 8 | applied horticulture |
| Mechanics and Repair | 7 | HVAC, industrial electronics tech |
| Production Trades | 6 | precision metal working |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | CAD and design, engineering technology, electronics tech, industrial tech |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical records tech |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | child care provider |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia Highlands Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 208 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 147 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 52 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, Virginia Highlands Community College had a total enrollment of 2,580 students (1,572 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 91% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Abingdon, 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 | $ 2,342 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,392 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia Highlands Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 709900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 31 |
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 | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $59,904 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 7 | $62,255 |
*: 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 | 2 | * | 3 | $62,886 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $61,938 | 11 | $57,535 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $52,880 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $58,673 | 24 | $55,708 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
Precision Metal Working, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia Highlands Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | 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
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