Northeast State Community College
Location and Contact Information
2425 Hwy 75Blountville, TN 37617-0246
USA
Main Tel: (423) 323-3191
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
North East Technical Community College is located in Blountville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1966 as the Tri-cities State Area Vocational-Technical School by the state board of Vocational Education. NETCC enrolls over 5,000 students every year. The college offers over 50 programs for Associate Degrees and more than 30 programs in Associate of Applied Science areas. It also offers evening classes, distance education, online courses and international studies.
NETCC has several active student organizations. It is home to more than 20 regular clubs and professional associations. Some of them are Alpha Sigma Lambda, the Association for Computing Machinery and the Student Tennessee Education Association.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in science and laboratory technician, medicine, engineering technician, and liberal arts.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Numerous part-time students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Northeast State:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roane State Community College | Harriman, TN | 5,534 |
| 2 | Columbia State Community College | Columbia, TN | 4,770 |
| 3 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Parkersburg, WV | 3,753 |
| 4 | Cleveland State Community College | Cleveland, TN | 3,335 |
| 5 | Middlesex Community College | Bedford, MA | 8,522 |
| 6 | Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Mount Gay, WV | 2,548 |
| 7 | New River Community and Technical College | Beckley, WV | 2,337 |
| 8 | Harford Community College | Bel Air, MD | 6,091 |
| 9 | Jackson State Community College | Jackson, TN | 4,381 |
| 10 | Cowley County Community College | Arkansas City, KS | 3,625 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 634 | 16 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 130 | 15 |
| < 1 year certificate | 43 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 36 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 10 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 60 |
Students
Student enrollment was 5,470 in 2009-2010 (3,882 full-time equivalent).
About 50% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 50% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 56% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 86% are full-time and 14% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 68% Women 64% All 66%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
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