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Northeastern Technical College

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.

Campus Location

1201 Chesterfield Hwy.
Cheraw, SC 29520-1007
USA
Main Tel: (843) 921-6900
Web Site

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

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in production trades, office and administration, and engineering technician.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of students.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate1199
< 1 year certificate10616
1-2 year certificate334

Students

Student enrollment was 976 in 2007-2008 (731 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,486
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,886
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid: Northeastern Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (25 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

  • Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

  • Technical Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (24 awarded)

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

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (17 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS (63 awarded)

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (18 awarded)

  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (37 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (38 awarded)

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

PRODUCTION TRADES (14 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Precision Production
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Northeastern Technical College with government-defined occupation categories.)

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