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Allegany College Of Maryland, Maryland

Overview of Allegany College Of Maryland

Allegany is located in Cumberland, Maryland (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Allegany is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in medicine and office and administration.

Allegany Selectivity

Allegany is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Allegany has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school had 3,666 enrolled students in 2005.

Student Life

Allegany offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Allegany College of Maryland is a lifelong learning community dedicated to excellence in education and responsive to the changing needs of the communities we serve. Our focus is the preparation of individuals in mind, body, and spirit for lives of fulfillment, leadership, and service in a diverse and global society. We are committed to engaging students in rich and challenging learning opportunities within a small college atmosphere that is known for its personal touch."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Allegany

Allegany College Of Maryland
12401 Willowbrook Rd SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
General Phone: (301) 784-5000
Admissions Phone: (301) 784-5199
Financial Aid Phone: (301) 784-5213
http://www.allegany.edu

Allegany Programs and Degrees (2005)

Allegany awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine146registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant
Liberal Arts141liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences
Medical Assistant And Technician121dental hygienist, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech, mental health services tech, clinical and medical lab science
Business And Management95MIS, business management, business
Office And Administration64administrative assistant
Medicine54health professions
Security And Law Enforcement23criminal justice and police
Therapy And Counseling20physical therapist assistant, massage therapy
Education And Teaching20education, elementary school teaching
Engineering Technician9computer systems tech, engineering technician
Conservation And Resource Management7forest technology
Media7communications tech
Cooking And Culinary Arts5chef training
Hospitality3tourism and travel
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy3occupational therapist assistant
Mechanics And Repair3automobile mechanics

Number of programs and degrees for Allegany in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree52024
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years20111

Allegany Student Body

In 2005, Allegany had a total enrollment of 3,666 students (2,608 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White92%
Black5%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Maryland57%
Pennsylvania31%
West Virginia7%
District of Columbia2%
Virginia1%
New Jersey1%
New York1%

Allegany Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time41 %

Allegany Room and Board (2005)

Allegany offers campus housing for 236 of its 2,608 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Cumberland, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Allegany Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (301) 784-5199

Allegany Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,354
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,254
Room and board$ 6,750
Room charge$ 4,500
Books and supplies$ 774
Other expenses$ 2,700

Financial Aid:
Allegany participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 205700)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (301) 784-5213

Allegany Faculty

Allegany has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4035
Non-tenured, but on tenure track812
Non-tenured and not on tenure track27

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year4$73,2192*
Associate professorcalendar year4$56,7053$44,808
Assistant professorcalendar year3$47,3528$42,573
Instructorcalendar year3$38,9440*
No academic rankcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year14$55,61314$46,209

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year19$56,91011$54,298
Associate professoracademic year9$41,55015$43,480
Assistant professoracademic year6$37,56310$34,250
Instructoracademic year2*4$30,916
All faculty totalacademic year36$48,29040$42,891

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Allegany Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total11213
Basketball11213

Allegany Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant

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Allegany Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Allegany Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%Allegany % of degrees in medicine
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Allegany % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Allegany % of students from other states
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Allegany Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Allegany % of degrees in office and administration
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Allegany Female % of student body
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Allegany Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Allegany Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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