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Wilson Community College

Wilson Community College

Wilson Technical Community College is a two-year college and is located in Wilson, North Carolina, United States. It was chartered on April 3, 1958 as Wilson Industrial Education Center. The name was officially changed to Wilson Community College in 2007. The college is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. The college grants associate’s degrees and diploma certificates in diverse areas of study. It also offers continuing education programs.

Wilson Community College has an active student life. The campus boasts a wide variety of student clubs, organizations, and honor societies. Some of them include the Student Government Association, National Vocational Technical Honor Society, and Phi Theta Kappa. The college also provides placement assistance to the students taking admission in the college.

Overview of Wilson Community College

Wilson Community College is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Wilson, NC. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Wilson Community College top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Wilson Community College often study education and teaching and security and law enforcement.

Wilson Community College Selectivity

The school maintains an open-admission policy.

Faculty

Students at Wilson Community College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 1,642 students (1,735 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Wilson Community College.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Wilson Technical Community College, a public post-secondary comprehensive educational institution, is to provide accessible, student-centered academic and personal enrichment opportunities to enhance lifelong learning through college transfer, technical, vocational, and adult education programs. The College embraces and is committed to the values of lifelong learning; community; sustainability; leadership; scholarship; accessibility and affordability; diversity and inclusiveness; research, assessment, and collaboration; and technology. (approved by the Board of Trustees August 28, 2006)"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Wilson Community College

Wilson Community College
902 Herring Ave
Wilson, NC 27893-3310
General Phone: (252) 291-1195
http://www.wilsoncc.edu

Wilson Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education and Teaching132early childhood education, elementary school teaching, special ed
Security and Law Enforcement47criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety
Nursing and Emergency Medicine44registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Liberal Arts41liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, language translation, liberal arts and humanities
Business and Management24accounting, business management
Medical Support and Technology18surgical tech, dialysis tech, health diagnostic professions
Mechanics and Repair18HVAC, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, vehicle maintenance, diesel mechanics
Office and Administration16office management, executive secretary
Computer Science and Engineering15information technology, computer programming, computer security, computer networking
Engineering Technician11mechanical engineering tech
Law10legal assistant
Construction Trades8electrician
Production Trades2welding
Beauty and Cosmetology2cosmetology

Number of programs and degrees for Wilson Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree19720
Award of less than 1 academic year13814
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years5310

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Wilson Community College had a total enrollment of 1,642 students (1,735 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White49%
Black47%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1915%
20-2112%
22-2412%
25-2915%
30-3411%
35-3910%
40-4915%
50-648%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
North Carolina100%

Wilson Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time40 %
Part-Time18 %

Wilson Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Wilson Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,408
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,530
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Wilson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 484500)

Wilson Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year19$49,57336$51,305
All faculty totalacademic year19$49,57336$51,305

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

Wilson Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
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
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
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
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
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

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Wilson Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Wilson Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 4%Wilson Community College Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Wilson Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Wilson Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Wilson Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Wilson Community College % students 40 years or older
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Wilson Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%Wilson Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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