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Western Piedmont Community College, also referred to as WPCC, is located in Morganton, North Carolina, United States. WPCC was chartered in the year 1964. The college is under the North Carolina Community College system. Apart from regular courses, it offers distance learning options and continuing education programs. Students of the college are offered degree programs through the following academic divisions:
- Business Technologies
- Health Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Among the student clubs and organizations available in Western Piedmont Community College are Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, Nursing Club, Students for Christ, and Paralegal Association. In addition, students of the college participate in water sports and several other intramural sports.
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Campus Location1001 Burkemont Ave
Morganton, NC 28655-4511
USA
Main Tel: (828) 438-6141
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Western Piedmont Community College HighlightsWhere Western Piedmont Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, production trades, design, and law.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 351 | 37 | | < 1 year certificate | 178 | 19 | | 1-2 year certificate | 54 | 10 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Western Piedmont Community College was 2,448 in 2007 (1,493 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,291 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,051 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Western Piedmont Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 1 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 68 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (80 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (21 awarded) - Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (10 awarded) CONSTRUCTION TRADES (9 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
DESIGN (17 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (25 awarded) - Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (28 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (10 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LAW (18 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (105 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (59 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (35 awarded) - Health Aide
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (19 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (3 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
PRODUCTION TRADES (32 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Precision Production
- Upholstery/Upholsterer
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (88 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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