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McDowell Technical Community College

McDowell Technical College is a community college located in Marion, North Carolina. The college offers associate's degree program in several subjects including accounting, computer information technology, cosmetology, and health information technology. In addition, McDowell Technical College offers several certificate and diploma courses in the fields of early childhood, health information technology, and industrial systems technology. Apart from this, the college also offers continuing education and adult education programs.

McDowell Technical College boasts of an active campus life with the presence of various clubs and organizations. Students are members of on-campus associations such as the Student Government Association, and Who’s Who. Among the Greek fraternities and sororities are the Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Zeta Lambda, and Phi Theta Kappa.

Campus Location

54 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752-8728
USA
Main Tel: (828) 652-6021
Web Site

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

McDowell Technical Community College Highlights

Where McDowell Technical Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in landscaping and horticulture and beauty and cosmetology.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate12620
1-2 year certificate7519
< 1 year certificate4717

McDowell Students

The student enrollment at McDowell was 1,134 in 2007 (783 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$ 1,444
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,556
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid: McDowell 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  48

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (23 awarded)

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

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (28 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (14 awarded)

  • Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (5 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded)

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

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded)

  • Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (10 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LIBERAL ARTS (22 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (22 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (6 awarded)

  • Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (5 awarded)

  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (54 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded)

  • Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (7 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (9 awarded)

  • Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

  • Real Estate

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (11 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science

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List of North Carolina colleges

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