Tel:
(919)866-5000
- The mission of Wake Technical Community College is to help improve and enrich lives by meeting the lifelong educational, training, and service needs of its diverse community. The College is committed to promoting individual success in the workplace and higher education and to promoting cultural, social, and economic development.
School Highlights
- Wake Technical Community College serves 21,384 students (36% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.
- Wake Technical Community College is one of 6 community colleges within Wake County, NC.
- The nearest community college is ITT Technical Institute-Cary (7.40 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 673 teachers has declined by 30% over five years.
| Wake Technical Community College | (NC) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 673 staff | 122 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 21,384 students | 2,273 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 20:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 7,612 students | 967 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 13,772 students | 1,306 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1%
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1%
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| % Asian | 3%
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2%
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| % Hispanic | 5%
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5%
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| % Black | 17%
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21%
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| % White | 61%
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63%
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| % Two or more races | 1%
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1%
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| % Non Resident races | 5%
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1%
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| % Unknown races | 6%
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6%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.59 | 0.55 |
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| College Completion Rate | 14%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,700 | - |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- In pursuit of its mission, this public two-year comprehensive postsecondary educational institution adheres to an open-door policy by offering quality accessible and affordable educational opportunities to all adults regardless of age, sex, socioeconomic status, ethnic origin, race, religion, or disability. To meet the needs of its community, the College focuses on providing support services, resources, community outreach, and partnerships; programs in basic skills development; vocational, technical, and occupational training; and college/university transfer preparation. Wake Technical Community College is a tax-supported, public nonprofit educational institution under the control of a Board of Trustees. It is an institutional member of the North Carolina Community College System, State Board of Community Colleges. Authority for the establishment of the College is found in Chapter 115D of the General Statutes of North Carolina and the amendments thereto. The College was chartered on April 3, 1958, as the Wake County Industrial Education Center. Operation actually began October 7, 1963, with 34 curriculum students on campus and 270 enrolled in the various industrial training programs. The College offers credit programs leading to associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates designed for immediate entry into employment, an associate degree in general education, and associate degrees designed to transfer to four-year institutions. The College also offers pre-curriculum programs for students to develop academic proficiency so that they may successfully complete curriculum courses. The college provides occupational career enhancement programs for individuals and support for economic development to businesses, industries, and agencies. Basic skills education, English as a Second Language and a wide variety of continuing education courses and programs for personal enrichment are offered on campus and throughout the county. The College further serves its constituents by providing a broad range of community services, partnerships, and outreach programs. Wake Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
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ITT Technical Institute-CaryPivate, for profit278 students | 7.40 Mi5520 Dillard Drive, Suite 100
Cary, NC 27518
(919)233-2520 7.40278 -
Miller-Motte College-CaryPivate, for profit316 students | 7.40 Mi2205 Walnut Street
Cary, NC 27518
(919)532-7171 7.40316 -
William Peace UniversityPrivate, non-profit1,077 students | 10.20 Mi15 E Peace St
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919)508-2000 10.201,077 -
Miller-Motte College-RaleighPivate, for profit375 students | 14.30 Mi3901 Capital Blvd Ste 151
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919)723-2820 14.30375 -
Living Arts CollegePublic400 students | 21.80 Mi3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
8002887442 21.80400
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