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Wor-Wic Community College is located in Salisbury, Maryland, United States, and has been named after Worcester and Wicomico counties. It was established in the year 1975. The college campus spreads over a sprawling area of approximately 200 acres. It offers students degrees and certificate programs in various of areas of study. The college's academic departments are arts and humanities, criminal justice, business, hotel-motel-restaurant management, emergency medical services, mathematics and science, nursing, human services, technology and radiologic technology.
Wor-Wic Community College is home to a number of student clubs and organizations including the Nursing Student Organization, Wor-Wic Christian Community, American Society for Quality, Arts Club, Computer Club, Phi Beta Lambda, and Alpha Nu Omicron.
The main campus of Wor Wic Community College is in Salisbury, MD (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Wor Wic Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to security and law enforcement.
Wor Wic Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2007, Wor Wic Community College had 3,298 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Wor-Wic is a comprehensive community college serving the education and training needs of the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. Providing affordable, high quality postsecondary credit programs and continuing education courses in a high technology environment, the college serves a diverse student population from current high school students to senior citizens. Its open door admission policy and comprehensive support services enable Wor-Wic to provide educational opportunities for those who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs."
More complete details are provided below.
Wor Wic Community College
32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804-7131
General Phone: (410) 334-2800
http://www.worwic.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 91 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 88 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 60 | criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 56 | accounting technology, business management, business |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | substance abuse counseling |
| Office And Administration | 13 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | systems analyst, computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | radiation therapist |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | architectural drafting, electronics tech, engineering technician |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | child care management |
| Hospitality | 2 | hospitality management |
| Science | 0 | biological and physical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Wor Wic Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 228 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 140 | 14 |
In 2007, Wor Wic Community College had a total enrollment of 3,298 students (1,817 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Salisbury, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,714 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,482 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Wor Wic Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2073900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 38 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $85,099 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $80,330 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $56,734 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $71,246 | 8 | $70,548 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $79,625 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $63,077 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $55,551 | 10 | $54,879 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $44,447 | 9 | $45,572 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $52,694 | 29 | $57,100 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wor Wic Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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