Wilson Community College

Wilson Community College is a two-year, accredited college located in Wilson, North Carolina, United States. It was established on April 3, 1958. The college is a member of North Carolina Community College. Wilson Community College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It also offers distance learning programs to students.

Wilson Technical Community College has a number of students clubs and organizations. The clubs are based on the varied interests of the students including academics, politics, economics, and sports. The student body has an impressive number of international students. There are special clubs to assist foreign students with admission into the college.

Campus Location

902 Herring Ave
Wilson, NC 27893-3310
Main Tel: (252) 291-1195
Web Site

Wilson Community College Highlights

Where Wilson Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and education and teaching.
Large number of students.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
High faculty salary.

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	204	18
< 1 year certificate	120	17
1-2 year certificate	65	14

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Wilson Community College:

School	Location	Enrollment
South Piedmont Community College	Polkton, NC	2,250
Piedmont Community College	Roxboro, NC	2,575
Stanly Community College	Albemarle, NC	2,390
Randolph Community College	Asheboro, NC	2,521
East Central Technical College	Fitzgerald, GA	1,356
Carteret Community College	Morehead City, NC	1,628
Western Piedmont Community College	Morganton, NC	2,448
Beaufort County Community College	Washington, NC	1,476
Pamlico Community College	Grantsboro, NC	393
Heart of Georgia Technical College	Dublin, GA	1,560

Students

The student enrollment at Wilson Community College was 1,642 in 2007 (921 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

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Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (1 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (27 awarded)

Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded)

Computer Programming/Programmer
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (116 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (4 awarded)

Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

LAW (12 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (47 awarded)

General Studies
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (23 awarded)

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (19 awarded)

Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (54 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (3 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (57 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded)

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation