Pitt Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Pitt Community College was founded as an industrial education center by the North Carolina State Board of Education in 1961. It went on to be declared a technical institute in 1964 and was renamed Pitt Technical Institute. The institution was eventually named Pitt Community College in 1979. The college offers several certificate programs, associate degrees and university transfer programs that lead to bachelor's degrees. The various degree programs offered by the college are divided into the following categories:

• Arts and Sciences
• Business
• Construction and Industrial Technology
• Health Sciences
• Legal Science and Public Services

PCC also offers telecourses, online courses and community based classes. The college's athletic teams are known as Bulldogs.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in production trades.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.

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.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Pitt Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 63% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 7,076 in 2009-2010 (6,435 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 65% of the student body. About 11% 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)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (7 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (71 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
• Logistics and Materials Management
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (43 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Information Science/Studies
• Information Technology
• System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (52 awarded)

• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
• Construction Trades
• Electrician
• Mason/Masonry

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (23 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (66 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (2 awarded)

• Greenhouse Operations and Management

LAW (19 awarded)

• Court Reporting/Court Reporter
• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (274 awarded)

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (27 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (0 awarded)

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (104 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
• Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (182 awarded)

• Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MEDICINE (15 awarded)

• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (69 awarded)

• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (14 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

• Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (13 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (65 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (20 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (66 awarded)

• Corrections and Criminal Justice
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (14 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling