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Wor - Wic Community College is in Salisbury, Maryland. Salisbury is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Wor - Wic Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include hospitality, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 3,043 students study at the school (in 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Wor-Wic is a comprehensive community college serving the residents of Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties. The college provides quality postsecondary credit programs leading to an associate degree, a certificate of proficiency or a letter of recognition, as well as documents of completion for community and continuing education courses. Its open door admission policy and comprehensive student support services enable Wor-Wic to provide educational opportunities for those who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs regardless of age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. The college provides its courses and programs at a reasonable cost, with funding from its supporting counties, Worcester and Wicomico, and the state. Special state legislation permits Somerset County students to attend Wor-Wic at the in-county tuition rate. Wor-Wic was founded as the postsecondary educational link between individuals with educational needs and the needs of employers in the service area. The college is proud of its collaboration with the elementary and secondary schools in its service area, with which the college has numerous articulated programs and strategic initiatives to provide access to higher education for all students. Wor-Wic partners with its university counterparts at Salisbury University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, providing seamless linkages for students who start at the community college but wish to go on to earn baccalaureate degrees. Copies of Wor-Wic's entire mission statement are available in the president's office."
More complete details are provided below.
Wor - Wic Community College
32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804-7131
General Phone: (410) 334-2800
Admissions Phone: (410) 334-2895
Financial Aid Phone: (410) 334-2905
http://www.worwic.edu
Wor - Wic Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 119 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 79 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 59 | criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 38 | business management, business, accounting technology |
| Office And Administration | 31 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | substance abuse counseling |
| Education And Teaching | 17 | elementary school teaching, education, early childhood education |
| Hospitality | 13 | hospitality management |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | electronics tech, architectural drafting, engineering technician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | systems analyst, computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | child care management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 7 | radiation therapist |
Number of programs and degrees for Wor - Wic Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 261 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 148 | 14 |
In 2005, Wor - Wic Community College had a total enrollment of 3,043 students (1,666 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 98% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (410) 334-2895
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,416 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Wor - Wic Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2073900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (410) 334-2905
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $71,793 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $71,142 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $80,726 | 4 | $71,077 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 8 | $55,099 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $57,269 | 8 | $48,326 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $42,443 | 12 | $41,516 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $53,205 | 32 | $50,309 |
*: 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
(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 10% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
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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