McDowell Technical Community College Career Programs

McDowell Technical Community College (referred to as McDowell Technical CC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Marion, NC. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at McDowell Technical Community College is $1,958 for North Carolina residents and $6,566 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,100 and the students to faculty ratio is 14.29% (7 to 1).McDowell Technical Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $6,566
  • Number of Programs: 48 programs

McDowell Technical CC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of McDowell Technical Community College are $1,958 for North Carolina residents and $6,566 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.49% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at McDowell Technical Community College
North Carolina residentsOut of State
2018-2019$1,926$6,534
2019-2020$1,926$6,534
2020-2021$1,926$6,534
2021-2022$1,926$6,534
2022-2023$1,958$6,566
2023-2024$1,958$6,566

Who Accredits McDowell Technical Community College

McDowell Technical Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1975 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

McDowell Technical Community College offers 48 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 207 students have earned their degrees/certificate at McDowell Technical CC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at McDowell Technical CC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 1
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant1 program 1
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs 9
Information Technology1 program 9
Information Science/Studies1 program 0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 1
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 1
Education [+] 2 programs 5
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 5
Engineering [+] 1 program 7
Pre-Engineering1 program 7
Engineering Technology [+] 4 programs 3
Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians1 program 1
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology1 program 0
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 1
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)1 program 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 3 programs 81
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 81
General Studies1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 2
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management1 program 2
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism1 program 0
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 3
Electrician1 program 3
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 3
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 3
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 3
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 program 3
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 3
Commercial and Advertising Art1 program 3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs 29
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 4
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 2
Pre-Nursing Studies1 program 3
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 20
Business [+] 5 programs 13
Business Administration and Management1 program 8
Office Management and Supervision1 program 5
Operations Management and Supervision1 program 0
Accounting1 program 0
Accounting and Finance1 program 0
Total30 programs163
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 0
Information Science/Studies1 program 0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 9
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 9
Education [+] 2 programs 1
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 1
Engineering Technology [+] 3 programs 0
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology1 program 0
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)1 program 0
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 0
Electrician1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 3
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 2
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 1
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 0
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 0
Commercial and Advertising Art1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs 31
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 27
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide1 program 4
Business [+] 2 programs 0
Business Administration and Management1 program 0
Office Management and Supervision1 program 0
Total18 programs44

Student Population

At McDowell Technical Community College, there are total 1,100 students. Among them, 580 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 438 men and 662 women students at McDowell Technical CC. Next table summarizes the student population at McDowell Technical CC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at McDowell Technical Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,100438662
American Indian/Native American000
Asian1165
Black/African American501931
Hispanic1094564
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White843330513
Two More211110
Un-Known652738
Student Population in Online Programs at McDowell Technical CC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students1,100580230290

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