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Wilkes Community College, also known as WCC, is a public, coeducational, community college located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States. It was established in October 1964 by the North Carolina Board of Education. WCC comes under the North Carolina Community College System. The main campus spreads across an area of 150 acres. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
WCC has an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of the popular ones are the Industrial Technology and Electronics Club (ITEC), Association of Information Technology Professionals, Southern Culture Organization (SoCO), Phi Theta Kappa, and National Technical Honor Society.
Wilkes Community College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Wilkesboro, NC. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Wilkes 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.
Wilkes Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 2,476 students (1,692 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a public, two-year, ôopen doorö institution, Wilkes Community College is committed to providing comprehensive education and educational support services for people in Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties and beyond. As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, the College seeks to enhance intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development, through a variety of means, by providing:
* quality education, training and retraining for the workforce, including basic skills education, occupational, technical, and pre-baccalaureate programs;
* support for economic development through services to business and industry, both public and private; and
* a variety of services, and cultural activities, and recreational opportunities that improve the quality of life."
More complete details are provided below.
Wilkes Community College
1328 South Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
General Phone: (336) 838-6100
http://www.wilkescc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 96 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Business and Management | 42 | accounting, business management, marketing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 40 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice |
| Mechanics and Repair | 36 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, autobody repair |
| Medical Support and Technology | 33 | medical assistant, dental assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 28 | registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | electromechanical instrument tech, architectural engineering tech, computer engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | network management, information technology, computer programming, computer networking, information science |
| Education and Teaching | 17 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Construction Trades | 14 | building inspection and management, electrician |
| Medicine | 11 | health professions |
| Office and Administration | 9 | office management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 6 | chef training |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 6 | applied horticulture |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
| Media | 2 | radio and TV tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Wilkes Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 279 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 68 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 47 | 21 |
In 2007-2008, Wilkes Community College had a total enrollment of 2,476 students (1,692 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilkesboro, 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 | $ 1,453 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,577 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Wilkes Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 298300)
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 | 44 | $46,769 | 34 | $46,196 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $46,769 | 34 | $46,196 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wilkes Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
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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