McDowell Technical Community College

McDowell Technical Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Marion, NC. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $6,566 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,100 and it offers 37 programs.
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at McDowell Technical Community College is $6,566 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
McDowell Technical Community College offers the alternative tuition plans .
98% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,282 (exclude student loans).
McDowell Technical CC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$6,566
Average Financial Amount$2,282

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

McDowell Technical Community College offers 37 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 242 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at McDowell Technical Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate17048
2 Years Certificate20043
Total370242

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 48 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 43 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 151 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Information Technology3-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 12 completers-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist8-
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist2-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor2-
Education [+] 3 completers-
Educational Leadership and Administration1-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching2-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 2 completers-
Child Development2-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 11 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science7-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management4-
Precision Production Trades [+] 9 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder9-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 3 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician2-
Business [+] 3 completers-
Business Administration and Management1-
Office Management and Supervision2-
Accounting and Finance0-
Total48
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Information Science/Studies0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 4 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist4-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology0-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)0-
Construction Trades [+] 0 completers-
Electrician0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology2-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder1-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 35 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training35-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0-
Business [+] 0 completers-
Business Administration and Management0-
Office Management and Supervision0-
Total43
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 0 completers-
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Information Technology3-
Information Science/Studies0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1-
Education [+] 5 completers-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching5-
Engineering [+] 0 completers-
Pre-Engineering0-
Engineering Technology [+] 5 completers-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology0-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician2-
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)3-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 73 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies72-
General Studies1-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4 completers-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management4-
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism0-
Construction Trades [+] 6 completers-
Electrician6-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician2-
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 completers-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 29 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician3-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)2-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse24-
Business [+] 19 completers-
Business Administration and Management5-
Office Management and Supervision8-
Operations Management and Supervision0-
Accounting0-
Accounting and Finance6-
Total151

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 1,100 students are attending at McDowell Technical Community College. There are 40 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 90 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 92 (full-time) and 100 (part-time).
The graduation rate of McDowell Technical Community College is 45% and transfer-out rate is 7%. The retention rate is 59% at the school.
McDowell Technical CC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population1,100
Graduation Rate45%
Number of Faculty130
Student to Faculty Ratio7 to 1

Student Population at McDowell Technical CC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 1,135 students enrolled into McDowell Technical Community College. By gender, 443 male and 692 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for McDowell Technical Community College.
Student Population By Gender
McDowell Technical Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,135443692
Full-time269122147
Part-tme866321545
There are 908 White (80.00%), 36 Black/African American (3.17%), 120 Hispanic (10.57%), 12 Asian (1.06%), and 178 students with other races attending McDowell Technical Community College. 8 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at McDowell Technical Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,135443692
American Indian/Native American743
Asian1266
Black/African American361026
Hispanic1204872
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White908353555
Two More24816
Un-Known19118
Non-resident Alien835
McDowell Technical Community College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
315 students (27.75% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 203 students (17.89% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for McDowell Technical Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at McDowell Technical Community College
Number of Students
Total1,135
Enrolled Online Exclusively315
Enrolled Some Online Courses203
Not in Online Courses617
By age range, at McDowell Technical Community College, 179 students are aged 20 to 24 (15.77% of total students), 646 students are aged below 20 (56.92%), 27 students are aged above 50 (4.05%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at McDowell Technical Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,135443692
Under 18434197237
Age 18-1921288124
Age 20-211024854
Age 22-24772849
Age 25-29892366
Age 30-34721755
Age 35-39481533
Age 40-49692247
Age 50-6423419
Over 64413
Age Un-Known505

Directory and Accreditation Information

McDowell Technical Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1975 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of McDowell Technical Community College.
54 College Drive, Marion, NC
828-652-6021

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