Piedmont Virginia Community College

Piedmont Virginia Community College is a two-year, post-secondary educational institution located in Albemarle County, Virginia, south of Charlottesville. As part of the statewide Virginia Community College System, PVCC serves the residents of five counties surrounding Charlottesville and Albemarle, and an enrollment of over 2,200 full-time equivalent students as of 2005. Approximately 300 student each year transfer to four-year institutions. PVCC was chartered in 1972.

Programs of study

Piedmont Virginia Community college offers 28 associate degrees and 18 certificates. [ [http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=573&profileId=0 College Search - Piedmont Virginia Community College - PVCC - At a Glance ] ]

Associate in Arts

Liberal Arts
Visual and Performing Arts

Associate in Science

Business Administration
Computer Science
Education
Engineering
General Studies
Physical and Natural Sciences

Associate in Applied Science

Biotechnology
Business Management - Accounting
Business Management - Management
Electronics Technology - Computer and Electronics
Electronics Technology - Specialization in PC Support and Networking
Emergency Medical Services
Information Technology - Computer Applications
Information Technology - Networking
Information Technology - Programming
Information Technology - Web Technologies
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Medical Laboratory Technology
Nursing
Protective Services (Police Science)
Respiratory Therapy
Technical Studies - Carpentry
Technical Studies - Electricity
Technical Studies - HVAC
Technical Studies - Masonry
Technical Studies - Plumbing

Certificate

Business and Office - Administrative Support Technology
Surgical Technology

Career Studies Certificate

Architectural Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
Biotechnology
Business and Office
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology - Advanced
Criminal Justice
Drawing
Early Childhood Development
Graphic Design
Horticulture
Information Systems Technology - Networking
Information Systems Technology - Web Technologies
Painting
Patient Admissions Coordinator
PC Upgrading and Repair
Preparation for Health Care

tudent Body

PVCC consists of a total of 4,675 undergraduates, 54% of which are part time students. Women constitute 58% of the student body and men 42%. [ [http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=573&profileId=0 College Search - Piedmont Virginia Community College - PVCC - At a Glance ] ]

Tuition

Tuition for Virginia state residents is $2,300 for full time enrollment. Out-of-state tuition costs $7554. As with most community colleges, PVCC's yearly tuition is about one fourth that of a typical four year institution. [ [http://www.petersons.com/ugchannel/code/instvc.asp?inunid=8146 Piedmont Virginia Community College- College Overview ] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.pvcc.cc.va.us/ Piedmont Virginia Community College]