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Washington County Adult Skill Center can be found in Abingdon, Virginia (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Washington County Adult Skill Center.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Washington County Adult Skill Center are in office and administration, computer science and engineering, and production trades.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way Washington County Adult Skill Center works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 58 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Washington County Adult Skill Center, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"It has been the mission of the WAshington Couty Adult Skill Center since its inception that anyone who comes to us can be helped insome manner toward fulfilling a dream or securing a necessary basic skill for a rewarding lifestyle. This premise has proven successful in the majority, not withstanding the fact that everyone comes to this facility with a different background level and different skills and abiities. The Washington Count Adult Skill cener has a dedicated mission of offering training in a variety of areas. The sole mission for the individual who recieves training is to secure gainful employment whether that instruction is in remedial reading and math or advanced technical skills. The Washington County Adult Skill Center looks forwrd to continuing to be a viable force in edcuation for our area."
More complete details are provided below.
Washington County Adult Skill Center
848 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
General Phone: (276) 676-1948
Admissions Phone: (276) 676-1948
Financial Aid Phone: (276) 676-1947
Washington County Adult Skill Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Production Trades | 33 | welding, machinist |
| Office And Administration | 22 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 17 | diesel mechanics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer support |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 11 | dental assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Washington County Adult Skill Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 96 | 6 |
In 2005, Washington County Adult Skill Center had a total enrollment of 58 students (56 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 86% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 63% |
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) 676-1948
Financial Aid:
Washington County Adult Skill Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2610100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (276) 676-1947
Washington County Adult Skill Center has a tenure system for faculty.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Washington County Adult Skill Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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