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Western Piedmont Community College is located in a small city, in Morganton, North Carolina. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Western Piedmont 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 Western Piedmont Community College often study security and law enforcement.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 2,823 students (1,544 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Western Piedmont Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"In accordance with the mission of the North Carolina Community College System, the mission of Western Piedmont Community College is to open the door to high-quality, accessible learning opportunities that minimize barriers to postsecondary education, maximize student success, and improve the lives and well-being of individuals by providing: Education, training and retraining for the workforce, including basic skills and literacy education, occupational and pre- baccalaureate programs. Support for economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry. Services to communities and individuals to promote continuous learning and improve the quality of life. Sound management practices which measure and enhance institutional effectiveness."
More complete details are provided below.
Western Piedmont Community College
1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655-4511
General Phone: (828) 438-6141
Admissions Phone: (828) 438-6051
Financial Aid Phone: (828) 438-6042
http://www.wpcc.edu
Western Piedmont Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 106 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 70 | criminal justice and police |
| Medical Support And Technology | 63 | medical assistant, dental assistant, medical lab tech, mental health services tech |
| Business And Management | 54 | accounting technology, business management, operations management, retail |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 49 | registered nursing, health aide |
| Family And Social Work | 36 | child care management |
| Office And Administration | 32 | executive secretary |
| Medical Adminstration | 24 | medical secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | computer systems tech, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, electromechanical tech, industrial tech |
| Law | 19 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Production Trades | 17 | upholsterer, precision production, machine shop assistant, welding |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | systems analyst, information science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 13 | applied horticulture |
| Construction Trades | 11 | building inspection and management |
| Design | 7 | interior design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | cinematography |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | substance abuse counseling |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Piedmont Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 374 | 35 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 127 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 52 | 10 |
In 2005, Western Piedmont Community College had a total enrollment of 2,823 students (1,544 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Morganton, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (828) 438-6051
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,291 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,051 |
| Books and supplies | $ 868 |
Financial Aid:
Western Piedmont Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 298200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (828) 438-6042
Western Piedmont Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 31 | $38,164 | 36 | $37,877 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $38,164 | 36 | $37,877 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Precision Production, Other
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Piedmont Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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