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Allan Hancock College or AHC is a California public community college located in Santa Maria in northern Santa Barbara County.
Approximately 11,000 credit and more than 5,500 noncredit and community services students enroll in AHC each semester. The college has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal support.
The athletic program at Allan Hancock College consists of a combined 16 men’s and women’s varsity sport teams and it includes:
The sports teams of AHC are known as the ‘Bulldogs’.
Allan Hancock is found in Santa Maria, California. Santa Maria is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Allan Hancock.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, drama and performing arts, and security and law enforcement.
Allan Hancock accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Allan Hancock is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 12,252 in 2005 at the school. A large number of students at Allan Hancock are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Allan Hancock College
800 S College Dr
Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399
http://www.hancockcollege.edu/
Allan Hancock awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 745 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, English, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, international relations |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 297 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, home health aide |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 269 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 143 | business, accounting, business management, sales and marketing, international business |
| Family And Social Work | 140 | child development, human services, foodservice management, food and nutrition, family and consumer science |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 115 | cosmetology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 53 | medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Science | 43 | physics, chemistry, biology |
| Office And Administration | 29 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | computer and info science, computer graphics, information technology, computer networking, computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 23 | drama, theatre design, dance |
| Mathematics | 21 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 18 | various agricultural courses |
| Engineering | 17 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | drafting, architectural drafting, hazardous materials tech, engineering technology, engineering technician |
| Mechanics And Repair | 10 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair, heavy equipment maintenance, communications install and repair |
| Media | 8 | animation and special effects, digital communications |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | teacher aide, early childhood special ed |
| Music | 4 | music management, music |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding, machinist |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 2 | culinary arts, restaurant and catering management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | cinematography, commercial photography |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Design | 1 | graphic design, interior design |
| Construction Trades | 1 | apparel and textiles, plumbing, electrician |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and physical education |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science, environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Allan Hancock in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,120 | 61 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 654 | 35 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 225 | 22 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 23 | 2 |
In 2005, Allan Hancock had a total enrollment of 12,252 students (6,098 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 97% |
| State unknown | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Maria, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 754 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,956 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
Financial Aid:
Allan Hancock participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 111100)
Allan Hancock has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 54 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $74,513 | 4 | $51,187 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $74,513 | 4 | $51,187 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 65 | $65,518 | 66 | $59,909 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $65,518 | 66 | $59,909 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 4 | $43,518 | 5 | $27,081 |
| All faculty total | short term | 4 | $43,518 | 5 | $27,081 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Services, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Allan Hancock Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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