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)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	126	20
1-2 year certificate	75	19
< 1 year certificate	47	17

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

Item	Cost
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.

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Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to McDowell:

School	Location	Enrollment
Mayland Community College	Spruce Pine, NC	1,472
Blue Ridge Community College	Flat Rock, NC	1,968
Haywood Community College	Clyde, NC	2,127
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute	Hudson, NC	3,728
North Georgia Technical College	Clarkesville, GA	1,964
Brunswick Community College	Supply, NC	1,162
Wilkes Community College	Wilkesboro, NC	2,476
Minot State University-Bottineau Campus	Bottineau, ND	637
Western Piedmont Community College	Morganton, NC	2,448
Rockingham Community College	Wentworth, NC	2,013

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