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Wake Technical Community College, also known as Wake Tech, is a two-year, public institution of higher education and technical training. It was chartered in 1958 as the Wake County Industrial Education Center. The name of the college was changed to Wake Technical Community College in 1987. The college is part of the North Carolina Community College System. Wake Tech enrolls more than 50,000 students every year.
Wake Technical Community College offers more than 80 educational programs and college-university transfer programs leading to bachelor degrees at four-year institutions. The athletics department of the college fields men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Eagles.
Wake Technical Community College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Raleigh, NC. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Wake Technical Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Wake Technical Community College often study education and teaching and computer science and engineering.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at Wake Technical Community College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
The school offers classes to 12,238 students (8,614 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Wake Technical Community College is to help improve and enrich lives by meeting the lifelong educational training, and service needs of its diverse community. The College is committed to promoting individual success in the workplace and higher education and to promoting cultural, social, and economic development.
In pursuit of its mission, this public two-year comprehensive postsecondary educational institution adheres to an open-door policy by offering quality accessible and affordable educational opportunities to all adults regardless of age, sex, socioeconomic status, ethnic origin, race, religion, or disability. To meet the needs of its community, the College focuses on providing support services, resources, community outreach, and partnerships; programs in basic skills development; vocational, technical and occupational training; and college/university transfer preparation."
More complete details are provided below.
Wake Technical Community College
9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603-5696
General Phone: (919) 866-5500
http://www.waketech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 336 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Education and Teaching | 205 | early childhood education, special ed |
| Business and Management | 132 | business management, accounting, human resources, electronic commerce, MIS |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 126 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Engineering Technician | 112 | architectural engineering tech, industrial tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, surveying tech, electronics tech, mechanical drafting, plastics engineering tech, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 109 | radiographer, medical assistant, phlebotomy, dental hygienist, dental assistant, surgical tech, medical lab tech, pharmacy tech, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 95 | information technology, information science, computer networking, computer programming, database administration, computer and info science courses, computer support |
| Mechanics and Repair | 71 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, industrial electronics tech, electrical maintenance and repair |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 69 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 38 | commercial art |
| Office and Administration | 37 | office management |
| Medical Administration | 36 | medical office management |
| Construction Trades | 26 | electrician, property management, plumbing |
| Production Trades | 17 | welding, tool and die tech, machine shop assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | massage therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 15 | chef training |
| Medicine | 15 | health professions |
| Hospitality | 9 | hotel management |
| Architecture and Planning | 6 | landscape architecture |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Media | 4 | animation and special effects |
| Law | 3 | legal secretary |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | foodservice management |
Number of programs and degrees for Wake Technical Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 985 | 54 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 402 | 43 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 96 | 23 |
In 2007-2008, Wake Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 12,238 students (8,614 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Raleigh, 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 | $ 1,426 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,548 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Wake Technical Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 484400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 177 | 275 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 177 | $44,544 | 275 | $43,654 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 177 | $44,544 | 275 | $43,654 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wake Technical Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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 Has ROTC (army)
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