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Abingdon, Virginia 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 a tenure system for senior faculty.
Virginia Highlands Community College has 2,425 enrolled students (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia Highlands Community College
100 VHCC Drive
Abingdon, VA 24212-0828
General Phone: (276) 739-2400
Admissions Phone: (276) 739-2460
Financial Aid Phone: (276) 739-2411
http://www.vhcc.edu
Virginia Highlands Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 76 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Engineering Technician | 75 | environmental control tech, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering related tech, engineering technician, industrial tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 44 | mental and social health services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | security and protective services |
| Business And Management | 17 | MIS, business |
| Office And Administration | 15 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 10 | radiation therapist |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | medical records tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agricultural management |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia Highlands Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 191 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 72 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 34 | 1 |
In 2005, Virginia Highlands Community College had a total enrollment of 2,425 students (1,469 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 92% |
| Tennessee | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Abingdon, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (276) 739-2460
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,014 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,163 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia Highlands Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 709900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (276) 739-2411
Virginia Highlands Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 27 |
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 | academic year | 5 | $50,588 | 5 | $51,481 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $50,976 | 9 | $45,810 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $41,909 | 9 | $43,032 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $34,142 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $47,743 | 27 | $44,206 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
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 Virginia Highlands Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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