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Tri-County Community College

Tri-County Community College was established in 1964. It is a two-year public college located in Murphy, North Carolina. Other branch campuses are located in Murphy, Robbinsville and Andrews. Associate’s degrees are awarded by TCCC in the arts, science, applied science and general education. Several courses are offered through distance education programs, collaborative programs and continuing education programs.

TCCC is home to a number of student-run clubs and organizations, including Alpha Beta Gamma, the National Technical Honor Society, the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa and the TCCC Alumni Association, among others. TCCC also has a student run newspaper, known as the Tri-County Communicator. The institution provides Academic Counseling, Career Counseling and Personal Counseling facilities to the students.

Campus Location

4600 E US 64
Murphy, NC 28906
USA
Main Tel: (828) 837-6810
Web Site

The campus is in a quiet rural area.

Highlights

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

  • Many students concentrating in family and social work and computer science and engineering.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Large number of students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.

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
Associate7716
< 1 year certificate55
1-2 year certificate510

Students

Student enrollment was 1,079 in 2007-2008 (871 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$ 1,403
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,524
Books and supplies$ 903

Financial Aid: Tri-County 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  33

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

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

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (1 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (16 awarded)

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

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (3 awarded)

  • Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (7 awarded)

  • Special Education and Teaching
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

LIBERAL ARTS (25 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (4 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

  • Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (2 awarded)

  • Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (13 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (3 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Related North Carolina School Links

List of North Carolina colleges

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