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ACCEPTANCE RATE

27.65%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

73%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

7:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

8

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,588

Average 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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General Studies Degree

The general studies program at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer general studies degrees.

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Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

50 College Rd, Bolivia, NC

Cabarrus College is a degree granting institution specializing in health sciences.  It is located on the campus of one of the part hospitals in the Carolinas Health System – the Carolinas Medical Center Northeast in Concord, North Carolina.

Cabarrus offers an Associate Degree in Nursing (AND) and a baccalaureate degree program for existing Registered Nurses to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).  The ADN requires a total of 72 hours of coursework and has several prerequisites for admission, including two letters of recommendation, an essay, and a formal interview.  The proximity of the Medical Center enables substantial clinical experience in multiple hospital situations.  An ADN takes 2 years of full time attendance for completion at a tuition cost $5,520 per semester for a 12-16 hour course load.  The Associate Degree in Nursing from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is accredited by the ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing).   For academic years 2010 through 2012 93% of Cabarrus graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt.

The BSN program is completed almost entirely online, with only one course requiring 3 on campus meetings.   The program takes 6 semesters full-time, but part-time arrangements are available.  The College offers a helpful set of tips for Distance Learning as well as an Online Readiness Assessment to ensure your compatibility with online coursework.  The baccalaureate program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the General Studies program at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

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 admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Cabarrus College of Health Sciences accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences may offer services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Assistance to find work
  • Child care