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Wayne Community College

Wayne Community College, also referred to as WCC, is a community college located in Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States. It was founded on June 15, 1957. The campus comprises more than 8 buildings and spreads across an area of over 287,000 square feet. The college enrolls more than 14,000 curriculum and extension students per year. Wayne Community College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

WCC’s campus boasts of a diverse student life. The campus is home to a wide variety of clubs and organizations including Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Student American Dental Hygienists' Association, and Practical Nursing Association. Wayne Community College's official mascot is the Bison.

Campus Location

3000 Wayne Memorial Dr
Goldsboro, NC 27533-8002
USA
Main Tel: (919) 735-5151
Web Site

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

Highlights

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

  • Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, computer science and engineering, and security and law enforcement.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • High female/male ratio.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

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)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate35029
< 1 year certificate8315
1-2 year certificate4113

Students

Student enrollment was 2,988 in 2007-2008 (2,908 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$ 1,408
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,530
Books and supplies$ 1,500

Financial Aid: Wayne Community 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)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (2 awarded)

  • Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (3 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (25 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Information Technology

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5 awarded)

  • Forest Technology/Technician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (24 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (23 awarded)

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

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded)

  • Child Development

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (8 awarded)

  • Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS (131 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (32 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (32 awarded)

  • Medical Office Management/Administration
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (81 awarded)

  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (43 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (5 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (36 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Fire Protection

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (4 awarded)

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Related North Carolina School Links

List of North Carolina colleges

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