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Wayne Community College

Wayne Community College

Wayne Community College, also referred to as WCC, is located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States. The college was established in the year 1957 and formerly known as Goldsboro Industrial Education Center (I.E.C.). WCC campus stands spreads over an area of more than 280,000 square feet. Students are offered diplomas, certificates, and associate degree programs in various areas of study including business administration, nursing, computer information technology, and fine arts.

Students participate in the many clubs and organizations available on campus. These include the International Club, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Human Services Club, Drama Club, and Publication Club. Students publish an on-campus newspaper called the "WCC Campus Voice." They also publish an on-campus magazine called the "Renaissance."

Overview of Wayne Community College

Students attend Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, NC, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Wayne Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Wayne Community College Selectivity

Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

Wayne Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

There are 2,988 students at the school (as of 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Wayne Community College

Wayne Community College
3000 Wayne Memorial Dr
Goldsboro, NC 27533-8002
General Phone: (919) 735-5151
http://www.waynecc.edu

Wayne Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts101liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Medical Support And Technology83dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical assistant, mental health services tech, clinical and medical lab science
Security And Law Enforcement40criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Nursing And Emergency Medicine39registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Mechanics And Repair37automobile mechanics, avionics maintenance, HVAC, autobody repair
Business And Management33business management, accounting technology, marketing
Medical Administration32medical office management, medical transcription
Computer Science And Engineering25information technology, network management, information science
Therapy And Counseling12substance abuse counseling
Beauty And Cosmetology12cosmetology
Landscaping And Horticulture11turf management
Engineering Technician11electromechanical tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech
Education And Teaching10early childhood education, elementary school teaching
Production Trades9machine shop assistant, welding
Agricultural Science And Management9agricultural operations
Office And Administration7executive secretary
Animal Science And Care3animal husbandry
Conservation And Resource Management1forest technology

Number of programs and degrees for Wayne Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree33028
Award of less than 1 academic year9310
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years5213

Student Body

In 2007, Wayne Community College had a total enrollment of 2,988 students (2,023 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White59%
Black30%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1924%
20-2115%
22-2412%
25-2912%
30-348%
35-396%
40-4910%
50-644%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
North Carolina95%
Georgia1%

Wayne Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time38 %

Wayne Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Goldsboro, 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.

Wayne Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,400
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,522
Books and supplies$ 1,500

Financial Aid:
Wayne Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 298000)

Wayne Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4877

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year48$39,16377$42,744
All faculty totalacademic year48$39,16377$42,744

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

Wayne Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Wayne Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Wayne Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Wayne Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Wayne Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Wayne Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Wayne Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Wayne Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Wayne Community College Female % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Wayne Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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