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General Contact
- School Code: 808500
- Phone: (828) 765-7351
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
81%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
8:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Liberal Arts Degree
The liberal arts program at McDowell Technical Community College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.
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McDowell Technical Community College
200 Mayland Drive, Spruce Pine, NC
McDowell Technical Community College is located in Marion, North Carolina at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was established in 1964 as the Marion-McDowell Industrial Education Center. Eventually, it was called the McDowell Technical Institute and McDowell Technical College until it was named MTCC.
Despite the change of names, MTCC adhered to its mission to provide lifelong learning opportunities through accessible, high quality education and services which ultimately aims to improve the quality of life of individuals and attain community development.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, MTCC offers Certificate, Diploma and Associate degree programs. Its Health Information Technology program is also certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
MTCC provides academic transfer, technical and vocational, basic skills and continuing education programs utilizing both traditional and non-traditional teaching methods. These programs are designed to prepare students for a professional career or higher education in any four-year institutions.
Continuing Education program caters to adults of diverse age and educational backgrounds. They are given the opportunity to acquire lifelong learning through this program. Moreover, distance learning is intended to provide flexibility and convenience for the students.
MTCC hosts several educational, cultural and community activities for the students to enrich their academic experience. Students can also be involved in organizations such as the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society-Beta Zeta Lambda Chapter and National Technical Honor Society.
Programs of Study and an online application can be found by visiting the school site or by requesting information from the school via this portal. Start your journey today!
Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. McDowell Technical Community College offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 21 |
Female | 43 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 2 |
Asian | 3 |
Hispanic | 6 |
White | 53 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at McDowell Technical Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants McDowell Technical Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, McDowell Technical Community College may offer student services including:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children