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Graduates earn 804 degrees, certificates from Sandhills Community College

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About 34.6 percent of the 804 degrees and certificates handed out by Sandhills Community College in 2017-18 were to students in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

The agency's National Center for Education Statistics shows the public institution in Pinehurst conferred 278 associate's degrees in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities programs.

But the single most popular program was for a associate's degree in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Data shows the school gave out 245 associate's degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, followed by 59 associate's degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse and 52 certificates in computer engineering technology/technician.

The college enrolled 4,018 students for 2017-18, all of whom were enrolled in undergraduate programs.

Degrees awarded for 2017-18
ProgramAssociates degreesCertificates awardedTotal degrees and certificates awardedPercent of total
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies245-245
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other33-33
General Studies---
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities total278-27834.6
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse59-59
Surgical Technology/Technologist41317
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician16-16
Medical Office Management/Administration10313
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer13-13
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage4913
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist13-13
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling8-8
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist-88
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)6-6
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other4-4
Pre-Nursing Studies1-1
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant---
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training---
Polysomnography---
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide---
Health Professions and Related Programs total1383317121.3
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician85260
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician729
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician246
Surveying Technology/Surveying415
Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields total21598010
Culinary Arts/Chef Training92837
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General41519
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef369
Personal and Culinary Services total1649658.1
Business Administration and Management, General171128
Accounting549
Office Management and Supervision5-5
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management1-1
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management---
Resort Management---
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services total2815435.4
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications7815
Information Technology5813
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other527
Computer Programming/Programmer, General1-1
Computer Programming, Specific Applications---
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services total1818364.5
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other62026
Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management3-3
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies total920293.6
Criminal Justice/Police Science-1818
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies10-10
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services total1018283.5
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician111122
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician336
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians total1414283.5
Early Childhood Education and Teaching81220
Education total812202.5
Landscaping and Groundskeeping6612
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences total66121.5
Game and Interactive Media Design12-12
Visual and Performing Arts total12-121.5
Pre-Engineering2-2
Engineering total2-20.2

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