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Virginia Highlands Community College, also referred to as VHCC, is located in Abingdon, Virginia, United States. It was established in the year 1967 and is among 23 schools under the Virginia Community College System. The campus spreads over an area of approximately 100 acres. Students are offered degree programs in the fields of arts and education, health, engineering and industrial technology, science and horticulture, and business and information technology.
Virginia Highlands Community College supports a large number of student clubs and organizations. Among them are the societies of Phi Theta Kappa, Young Republicans, Natural History Society, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Rotaract Club, and Law Enforcement Club. Students also participate in a wide variety of sports such as volleyball, flag football, softball, basketball, and ultimate frisbee.
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Campus Location100 VHCC Drive
Abingdon, VA 24212-0828
USA
Main Tel: (276) 739-2400
Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, office and administration, and engineering technician.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 208 | 19 | | < 1 year certificate | 147 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 52 | 16 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 2,580 in 2007-2008 (1,572 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)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,342 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,392 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Virginia Highlands Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 48 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (13 awarded) - Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (13 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (17 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY (0 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (8 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (83 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (7 awarded) - Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (12 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (60 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (6 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (14 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (158 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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