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Wilson Technical Community College, North Carolina

Overview of Wilson Technical Community College

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.

Areas of Study

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.

Wilson Technical Community College Selectivity

Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Wilson Technical Community College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Wilson Technical Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching106elementary school teaching, early childhood education
Security And Law Enforcement43criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety
Nursing And Emergency Medicine41registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Liberal Arts36liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, language translation, general studies, liberal arts and humanities
Computer Science And Engineering18information technology, computer programming
Mechanics And Repair18automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, vehicle maintenance
Business And Management17business management, accounting
Medical Assistant And Technician15surgical tech, dialysis tech
Law10legal assistant
Engineering Technician7mechanical engineering tech, plastics engineering tech, electronics tech
Construction Trades6electrician
Beauty And Cosmetology6cosmetology
Office And Administration4office management
Transportation3construction equipment operation
Production Trades2welding

Number of programs and degrees for Wilson Technical Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree15819
Award of less than 1 academic year12014
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years5410

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White48%
Black48%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1913%
20-2112%
22-2411%
25-2915%
30-3413%
35-3911%
40-4915%
50-647%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina99%

Wilson Technical Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time48 %
Part-Time40 %

Wilson Technical Community College Room and Board (2005)

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 Technical Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2035

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year20$42,66935$40,693
All faculty totalacademic year20$42,66935$40,693

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

Wilson Technical Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

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Wilson Technical Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Wilson Technical Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 4%Wilson Technical Community College Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Wilson Technical Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Wilson Technical Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Wilson Technical Community College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Wilson Technical Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Wilson Technical 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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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