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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.
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.
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.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at Wilson Community College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
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.
Wilson Community College
902 Herring Ave
Wilson, NC 27893-3310
General Phone: (252) 291-1195
http://www.wilsoncc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 132 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, special ed |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 47 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 44 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 41 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, language translation, liberal arts and humanities |
| Business and Management | 24 | accounting, business management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 18 | surgical tech, dialysis tech, health diagnostic professions |
| Mechanics and Repair | 18 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, vehicle maintenance, diesel mechanics |
| Office and Administration | 16 | office management, executive secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | information technology, computer programming, computer security, computer networking |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | mechanical engineering tech |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Construction Trades | 8 | electrician |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 2 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Wilson Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 197 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 138 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Wilson Community College had a total enrollment of 1,642 students (1,735 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 47% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 40 % |
| Part-Time | 18 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,408 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,530 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Wilson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 484500)
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 | 19 | $49,573 | 36 | $51,305 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $49,573 | 36 | $51,305 |
*: 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
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wilson 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 5% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
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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