McDowell Technical Community College
McDowell Technical at a Glance
Public
School Type
2+ years
Typical Program Length
Rural: Fringe
Campus Setting
1,135
Students Enrolled
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
45%
Graduation Rate
Cost of Attending McDowell Technical
$1,958
Avg Tuition
Tuition History
| Category | Tuition Trends |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,926 |
| 2022 | $1,926 |
| 2023 | $1,958 |
| 2024 | $1,958 |
Popular Academic Programs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Vocational Nurse Training, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Accounting and Related Services
- Precision Metal Working
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
- Computer and Information Sciences - General Studies
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN)
- Homeland Security
- Security Science and Technology
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
- Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Awards Conferred
| Category | Awards Conferred |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | 366 |
| Certificate (< 2yrs) | 88 |
Other Academic Services
- Yellow Ribbon Program
- Accepts Military Training Credits
- Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
- Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
- Weekend and Evening Classes
- Academic and Career Counseling Services
- Employment Services for Students
- Placement Services for Graduating Students
- Day Care Services
- Physical Library Facilities
- Library Collection - Printed Materials
- Digital Library Resources
- Trained Library Staff
Comparison with Peers
Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
McDowell Technical Community College
$1,958
45.0%
0.0%
Associates Colleges with Transfer/Career Programs
$4,145
30.9%
14.7%
Public
$6,798
44.9%
26.3%
Exclusively Undergraduate - 2 Year Programs
$9,663
40.2%
31.8%
North Carolina
$14,741
46.1%
41.1%
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Nearby Schools
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Western Piedmont Community College (16.1 mi)
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Montreat College (18.9 mi)
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Mayland Community College (19.5 mi)
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Isothermal Community College (22.3 mi)
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Warren Wilson College (27.2 mi)
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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (30.1 mi)