Northeastern Technical College

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

Northeastern Technical College is located in Cheraw, South Carolina. The college was founded in 1969 and is one of the 16 technical colleges that form the South Carolina Technical College System. Other NETC campuses are located in Dillon, Chesterfield and Bennetsville. Associate's degrees and certificate programs are offered to students in the fields of practical nursing, elementary education, computer technology, industrial maintenance and administrative office technology.

The Student Government Association offers several student supports services such as college awareness, cultural enrichment, personal counseling and academic advising. The college offers several types of financial aid to its students.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in family and social work, office and administration, and production trades.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

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)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,010 in 2009-2010 (780 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 49% of the student body. About 18% 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)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (32 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded)

• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

• Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

• Technical Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (8 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (20 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS (52 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (6 awarded)

• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (45 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (21 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (17 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (5 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies