Students attend Wilson Technical Community College in Wilson, North Carolina, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Wilson Technical Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Wilson Technical Community College is known for its programs in education and teaching and security and law enforcement.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 1,925 students at Wilson Technical Community College (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Wilson Technical Community College
902 Herring Ave
Wilson, NC 27893-3310
General Phone: (252) 291-1195
Admissions Phone: (252) 246-1285
Financial Aid Phone: (252) 246-1274
http://www.wilsontech.cc.nc.us
Wilson Technical Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 106 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 43 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 41 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, language translation, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | information technology, computer programming |
| Mechanics And Repair | 18 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, vehicle maintenance |
| Business And Management | 17 | business management, accounting |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 15 | surgical tech, dialysis tech |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | mechanical engineering tech, plastics engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Construction Trades | 6 | electrician |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 6 | cosmetology |
| Office And Administration | 4 | office management |
| Transportation | 3 | construction equipment operation |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Wilson Technical Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 158 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 120 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 54 | 10 |
In 2005, Wilson Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 1,925 students (1,233 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 48% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 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 | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilson, 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: (252) 246-1285
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,302 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,062 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Wilson Technical Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 484500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (252) 246-1274
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 35 |
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 | 20 | $42,669 | 35 | $40,693 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $42,669 | 35 | $40,693 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wilson Technical Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
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
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