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Davidson County Community College

Davidson County Community College, also referred to as DCCC, is located in Thomasville, North Carolina, United States. It was chartered in the year 1958. DCCC was originally an Industrial Education Center. The college is a member unit of the North Carolina Community College System. It offers degrees, certificates, and diplomas in over 50 areas including accounting, computer information technology, and automotive systems technology.

There are a number of student clubs and organizations available in Davidson County Community College. These include Alpha sigma Lambda, International Club, Student Government Association, Medical Assisting Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The college is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The men's teams participate in sports such as basketball, and the women's teams participate in sports such as volleyball.

Campus Location

297 Davidson Community College Rd
Thomasville, NC 27360-7385
USA
Main Tel: (336) 249-8186
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Davidson County Community College Highlights

Where Davidson County Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, security and law enforcement, transportation, and education and teaching.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High female/male ratio.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate46626
Associate31623
1-2 year certificate15317

Students

The student enrollment at Davidson County Community College was 3,399 in 2007 (2,076 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 1,090
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,398
Books and supplies$ 1,400

Financial Aid: Davidson County Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  79

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (51 awarded)

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (115 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (59 awarded)

  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

  • Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (83 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (24 awarded)

  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
  • Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician

LAW (26 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (73 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Spanish Language and Literature

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (103 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (130 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (72 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

PRODUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (83 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

TRANSPORTATION (85 awarded)

  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Related North Carolina School Links

List of North Carolina colleges

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