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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."
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.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Wayne Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 2,988 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Wayne Community College
3000 Wayne Memorial Dr
Goldsboro, NC 27533-8002
General Phone: (919) 735-5151
http://www.waynecc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 131 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 81 | dental hygienist, medical assistant, dental assistant, phlebotomy, mental health services tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 43 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 36 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, fire protection |
| Medical Administration | 32 | medical office management, medical transcription |
| Mechanics and Repair | 32 | avionics maintenance, autobody repair, HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Business and Management | 25 | business management, accounting technology, marketing, operations management |
| Education and Teaching | 24 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, electromechanical instrument tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer networking, information technology, information science |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 8 | turf management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | forest technology |
| Production Trades | 5 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4 | substance abuse counseling |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 3 | cosmetology |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | child development |
| Office and Administration | 3 | executive secretary |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 2 | agricultural operations |
| Animal Science and Care | 2 | animal husbandry |
Number of programs and degrees for Wayne Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 350 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 83 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 41 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, Wayne Community College had a total enrollment of 2,988 students (2,908 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 95% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,408 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,530 |
| 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)
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 | 48 | $39,513 | 81 | $42,987 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $39,513 | 81 | $42,987 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
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 Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
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
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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
Fire Protection, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wayne Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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