Central Carolina Technical College
Location and Contact Information
506 N Guignard DrSumter, SC 29150-2499
USA
Main Tel: (803) 778-1961
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Central Carolina Technical College is a public, two-year institute of higher education located in Sumter, South Carolina, United States. The college was set up by a local committee which felt the need to institute an "industrial training center" that would serve Sumter County. After a few name and status changes, the college was christened Central Carolina Technical College in 1992.
The college enrolls over 15,000 students every year in a wide variety of associate degrees, certificates, and diploma programs. It offers degrees in several fields of study such as industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice technology, and engineering technology.
Central Carolina Technical College has numerous on-campus clubs and organizations. These include the Central Carolina Student Nurses' Association, Central Carolina Computer Club, Central Carolina Criminal Justice Society, and Phi Theta Kappa.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in family and social work, computer science and engineering, office and administration, nursing and emergency medicine, and engineering technician.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Central Carolina Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR | 3,525 |
| 2 | Coastal Bend College | Beeville, TX | 3,538 |
| 3 | Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley, GA | 3,106 |
| 4 | Mississippi Valley State University | Itta Bena, MS | 2,929 |
| 5 | Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College | Orangeburg, SC | 2,737 |
| 6 | Southern University at New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | 3,104 |
| 7 | Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 2,429 |
| 8 | Hopkinsville Community College | Hopkinsville, KY | 3,233 |
| 9 | Halifax Community College | Weldon, NC | 1,374 |
| 10 | Piedmont Community College | Roxboro, NC | 2,628 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 305 | 18 |
| Associate | 251 | 15 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 89 | 7 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 88 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,206 in 2009-2010 (2,278 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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