College of the Albemarle-Elizabeth City
1208 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27906
School Description
Provided by College of the Albemarle-Elizabeth CityIn keeping with the mission of the North Carolina Community College System, College of The Albemarle opens the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post secondary education, maximize student success, and improve the lives and well being of individuals by providing:
• Education, training, and retraining for the adult work force in a global economy, including basic skills education, occupational, and prebaccalaureate programs;
• Support for workforce and economic development through services to new, existing, and expanding businesses and industry;
• Cultural enrichment opportunities to communities and individuals which enhance the quality of life; and an environment that promotes job satisfaction and career development for faculty and staff.
College of The Albemarle serves a seven county region in northeastern North Carolina. To meet the diverse needs of the large geographic region we serve, we have several campus locations including the Elizabeth City Campus, the Dare County Campus, the Chowan County Campus, and the Learning Center at Edgewood.
Elizabeth City became home to COA in 1961 when College of The Albemarle became the first community college in the state chartered under the Community College Act of 1957. In 1963, the college was approved as the first comprehensive community college in the North Carolina Community College System.
The college’s 75-acre Elizabeth City Campus is located on Highway U.S. 17 North in Elizabeth City. On that campus, six major buildings provide space for administrative and faculty offices, classrooms, laboratories, a college bookstore, a student center, the Learning Resources Center, a lecture auditorium, a learning lab, the COA Auditorium, the Technology Center, a Basic Skills Lab, and a Health Sciences Center.
The Elizabeth City campus is located approximately 45 miles southwest of Norfolk, Virginia and 163 miles east of Raleigh, North Carolina.
College of the Albemarle-Elizabeth City
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaCollege of the Albemarle is a community college located in the Albemarle region of northeastern North Carolina. The main campus is located in Elizabeth City with satellite campuses in Manteo and Edenton. The school is a part of the North Carolina Community College System and serves students from Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans counties.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 53%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 7,094
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 51%
Degree Programs at College of the Albemarle-Elizabeth City
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Information Systems
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Information Science/Studies
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Information Science/Studies
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Management
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Office Management and Supervision
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Office Management and Supervision
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General Business
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Early Childhood Education
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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Healthcare Administration
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Medical Office Management/Administration
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Medical Office Management/Administration
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
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Computer Engineering Technology/ Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer Programming/Programmer
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Information Technology
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Computer Programming/Programmer
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Software Development
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Certificate Programs at College of the Albemarle-Elizabeth City
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Arts & Humanities
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Students of Ceramics learn to creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions through ceramic artwork. Students learn handbuilt and wheelthrown techniques; molding; slips and glazes; trimming and decorating; firing and kiln operation; oxidation; mixed media; ceramic murals; and personal style development.See more schools with programs in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
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Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
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Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
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Visual Arts
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Business
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Information Systems
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Information Science/Studies
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Information Science/Studies
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Management
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Information Systems
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Cosmetology & Beauty
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Cosmetology
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Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
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Cosmetology
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Culinary Arts & Food Service
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Culinary Arts/Chef Training
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Nutrition
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Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
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Nutrition
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Surgical Technologist
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Healthcare Administration
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Medical Assistant Professions
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Nursing
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Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Skilled Trades
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Construction Trades
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Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
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Carpentry/Carpenter
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Electrician
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Precision Production Trades
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Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
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Welding Technology/Welder
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Computer Engineering Technology/ Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Software Development
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Students
General
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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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Race/Ethnicity
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Geography
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,334 | $ 7,094 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,264 | $ 7,024 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 70 | $ 70 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,122 | 44% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,007 | 7% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 786 | 15% | |
Any Aid: |
51% |
