McDowell Technical Community College

McDowell Technical Community College is a public community college located in Marion, NC. It offers 71 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,958 for North Carolina residents and $6,566 for out-of-state students at McDowell Technical Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,473) of public community colleges in North Carolina.
It has 1,100 students that are lower than the average population (3,115 students) of community colleges in North Carolina. In addition, 580 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $28,100.
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Academic Overview

McDowell Technical Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Marion, North Carolina.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $1,958 for North Carolina residents and $6,566 for other students on average. It offers 71 degree programs through 41 Certificate, 30 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address54 College Drive, Marion, NC
Phone828-652-6021
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,958
Out-of-State$6,566
Student Population »1,100 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »45%
Transfer-out Rate7%
Retention Rate59% (Full-time)
37% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$2,282
Students to Faculty7:1 (14.29%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$28,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,958 for North Carolina residents and $6,566 for out-of-state students at McDowell Technical Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,473) over public community colleges in North Carolina.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at McDowell Technical Community College. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,958$6,566
Books & Supplies$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$18,135
Average Financial Aid$2,282
Cost of Attendance$21,593$26,201
After Financial Aid$19,311$23,919
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$28,100
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
McDowell Technical Community College$1,958$6,566
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina$2,542$8,473
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

McDowell Technical Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 41 Certificate, 30 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs4130NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and AssistantNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Applied Engineering Technologies/TechniciansNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 103 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Cyber/Computer Forensics and CounterterrorismNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrician4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC MachinistNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Operations Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting and FinanceNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,100 students at McDowell Technical Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 443 male students and 692 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,135269866
Male Students443122321
Female Students692147545

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At McDowell Technical Community College, there are 1,100 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 810 students were attending classes through distance learning (580 students are enrolled exclusively and 230 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,100
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses580
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses230
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses290
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