Isothermal Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

Isothermal Community College, also known as ICC, is located in Spindale, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1964 and is under the North Carolina Community College System. In addition to Spindale, the college has another campus located in Polk. ICC offers degrees, diplomas, and certificates in various areas of study including computer engineering technology, manufacturing technology, automotive body repair, business administration, nursing, and cosmetology.

There are a number of student clubs and organizations available on the Spindale campus including Phi Beta Lambda Business society, Cosmetology Club, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Student Practical Nurses’ Club, Twin Phoenix Karate Club, Chess Club, and Anuran. ICC students participate in sports such as golf, softball, basketball, swimming, volleyball, and badminton.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in office and administration and construction trades.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

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.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Students

Student enrollment was 2,324 in 2009-2010 (2,252 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 55% of the student body. About 21% 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)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (5 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (26 awarded)

• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
• Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
• Insurance
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Information Science/Studies
• Information Technology
• System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (39 awarded)

• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
• Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (25 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Education
• Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (13 awarded)

• Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
• Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
• Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (5 awarded)

• Child Development

LIBERAL ARTS (73 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (17 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (3 awarded)

• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (36 awarded)

• Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (8 awarded)

• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (39 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded)

• Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (6 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

• Real Estate

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies