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Southside Virginia Community College

Southside Virginia community college is one of the schools of Virginia Community College system. It was established in 1970. Alberta and Brunswick County are the two campuses of the college. It also operates several off-campus sites. SVCC enrolls more than 8,000 students per term. With more than 20 colleges, SVCC offers two-year programs with diverse options ranging from Administration and Electronics Technology to Medical Services, Nursing and Truck Driving. The college is comprised of the following 8 campuses:

  • Alberta
  • Blackstone
  • Chase city
  • Cumberland
  • Emporia
  • Keysville
  • South Boston
  • South Hill

The college has an active student administration that provides career assistance and financial aid. It is home to a number of registered student clubs and organizations.

Campus Location

109 Campus Dr
Alberta, VA 23821
USA
Main Tel: (888) 220-7822
Web Site

The campus is in a rural area.

Highlights

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

  • Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of 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
Associate32812
< 1 year certificate3011
1-2 year certificate10818

Students

Student enrollment was 5,255 in 2007-2008 (3,188 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$ 2,660
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,914
Books and supplies$ 1,040

Financial Aid: Southside Virginia Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  78

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

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

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (26 awarded)

  • Business Administration, Management and Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (24 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

  • Electrician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded)

  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS (176 awarded)

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (16 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (2 awarded)

  • Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (87 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (19 awarded)

  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (30 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (345 awarded)

  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded)

  • Ground Transportation

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Southside Virginia Community College with government-defined occupation categories.)

Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.

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