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Allegany College of Maryland, also known as ACM, is a two-year, public, community college located in Cumberland, Maryland, United States. It was established in 1961 as Allegany Community College. The College offers more than 50 associate degrees, over 15 certificates, and over 10 letters of recognition. ACM also offers continuing education programs. The main campus is spread across an area of more than 300 acres.
ACM boasts an active student life. The campus is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. The College's athletic department fields several men's and women’s teams that participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Their sports teams are nicknamed the Trojans.
Allegany is located in Cumberland, MD (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.
The school is known for its programs in medicine.
Allegany is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Allegany has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 3,778 enrolled students in 2007.
Allegany offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Allegany College Of Maryland
12401 Willowbrook Rd SE
Cumberland, MD 21502-2596
General Phone: (301) 784-5000
http://www.allegany.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 164 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, home health aide |
| Liberal Arts | 158 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 128 | dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, pharmacy tech, medical lab tech, medical assistant, mental health services tech, clinical and medical lab science |
| Business And Management | 108 | MIS, business management, business, accounting technology |
| Medicine | 49 | health professions |
| Engineering Technician | 41 | engineering technician, computer systems tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Education And Teaching | 27 | education, elementary school teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and police |
| Office And Administration | 22 | administrative assistant, receptionist |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 12 | automobile mechanics |
| Medical Administration | 11 | medical records tech |
| Hospitality | 6 | hotel management, tourism and travel |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | forest technology |
| Media | 2 | communications tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Construction Trades | 0 | construction trades |
Number of programs and degrees for Allegany in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 622 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 183 | 18 |
In 2007, Allegany had a total enrollment of 3,778 students (2,599 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Allegany offers campus housing for 240 of its 2,599 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cumberland, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,534 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,434 |
| Room and board | $ 7,250 |
| Room charge | $ 5,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,775 |
Financial Aid:
Allegany participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 205700)
Allegany has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 42 | 38 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $77,834 | 3 | $72,044 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $62,713 | 3 | $53,158 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $53,330 | 6 | $53,539 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $46,485 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $62,567 | 14 | $55,849 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $62,682 | 12 | $59,728 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $45,140 | 16 | $49,121 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $40,861 | 14 | $40,176 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $36,099 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $52,090 | 47 | $47,779 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
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
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Receptionist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Allegany Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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