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Wake Technical Community College, North Carolina

Overview of Wake Technical Community College

Wake Technical Community College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Wake Technical Community College top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study education and teaching.

Wake Technical Community College Selectivity

Wake Technical Community College maintains an open-admission policy.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 11,832 students (6,809 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.

Contacting Wake Technical Community College

Wake Technical Community College
9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, NC 27603-5696
General Phone: (919) 662-3400
Admissions Phone: (919) 662-3500
Financial Aid Phone: (919) 662-3355
http://www.waketech.edu

Wake Technical Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Wake Technical Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts378liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Computer Science And Engineering151computer networking, computer support, information technology, information science, computer programming, computer and info science courses, computer graphics, computer applications programming, ...
Education And Teaching138early childhood education, special ed
Business And Management131MIS, business management, accounting technology, human resources, management information systems, call center operation
Nursing And Emergency Medicine120registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
Security And Law Enforcement111criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Engineering Technician110architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech, mechanical drafting, mechanical engineering tech, telecommunications tech, electromechanical tech, ...
Medical Assistant And Technician110medical assistant, radiographyer, dental hygienist, clinical and medical lab science, medical lab tech, dental assistant, surgical tech, health diagnostic professions, ...
Mechanics And Repair73HVAC, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, industrial electronics tech, electrical maintenance and repair
Construction Trades46electrician, property management, plumbing
Cooking And Culinary Arts28chef training
Medicine25pharmacy administration, health professions
Medical Adminstration23medical office management, medical secretary
Office And Administration22executive secretary
Production Trades17tool and die tech, welding, machine shop assistant
Therapy And Counseling14massage therapy, substance abuse counseling
Photography And Commercial Art7commercial art
Architecture And Planning6landscape architecture
Hospitality5hotel management
Conservation And Resource Management4environmental science
Law3legal secretary
Landscaping And Horticulture0landscaping
Engineering0engineering management
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy0rehabilitation
Family And Social Work0foodservice management

Number of programs and degrees for Wake Technical Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree99959
Award of less than 1 academic year40936
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11421

Student Body

In 2005, Wake Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 11,832 students (6,809 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White60%
Black28%
Hispanic4%
Asian5%
American Indian1%
Other Races2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1919%
20-2117%
22-2416%
25-2915%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina96%
Foreign countries2%

Wake Technical Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time49 %

Wake Technical Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Raleigh, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Wake Technical Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (919) 662-3500

Wake Technical Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,264
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,024
Books and supplies$ 2,100

Financial Aid:
Wake Technical Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 484400)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (919) 662-3355

Wake Technical Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track141206

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year141$38,054206$36,458
All faculty totalacademic year141$38,054206$36,458

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Wake Technical Community College Degree Programs (2005)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
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
Engineering/Industrial Management

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Instrumentation 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

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping

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
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

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

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Wake Technical Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Wake Technical Community College Apart:

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Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
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Top 5%Wake Technical Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
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Top 5%Wake Technical Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of students
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Top 6%Wake Technical Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
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Top 6%Wake Technical Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering technician
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% of degrees in construction trades
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Top 10%Wake Technical Community College % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
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Top 12%Wake Technical Community College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in medicine
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Wake Technical Community College % of degrees in medicine
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
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Top 15%Wake Technical Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
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Top 15%Wake Technical Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Wake Technical Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement 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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