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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.
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Campus Location506 N Guignard Dr
Sumter, SC 29150-2499
USA
Main Tel: (803) 778-1961
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Central Carolina Technical College HighlightsWhere Central Carolina Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in family and social work, office and administration, computer science and engineering, conservation and resource management, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High female/male ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 220 | 16 | | < 1 year certificate | 170 | 13 | | 1-2 year certificate | 80 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Central Carolina Technical College was 3,283 in 2007 (1,804 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,400 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,156 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Central Carolina Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 81 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (37 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (24 awarded) - Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (9 awarded) - Natural Resources Management and Policy
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (14 awarded) - Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (61 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW (8 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (74 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (34 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (24 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (106 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (51 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (14 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (10 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (4 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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