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American Samoa Community College is located in Pago Pago, AS (). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by American Samoa Community College is the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
American Samoa Community College is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
American Samoa Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 1,767 enrolled students in 2007. American Samoa Community College has a large minority student population.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the American Samoa Community College is to foster successful student learning by providing educational programs and services of high quality that will enable students to achieve their educational goals and to contribute to the social, cultural, political, economic, technological, and environmental well-being of American Samoa.
To fulfill this mission, the College, as a United Stated accredited, open admissions, Land Grant institution, provides access to associate degree and certificate programs of study. These programs prepare all students including those who are educationally underserved, challenged, or non-traditional for:
1. transfer to institution of higher learning
2. successful entry into the workforce
3. research and extension in human and natural resources, and
4. awareness of Samoa and the Pacific."
More complete details are provided below.
American Samoa Community College
Pago Pago, AS 96799-2609
General Phone: (684) 699-9155
http://www.amsamoa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 109 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, area and Cultural studies |
| Business And Management | 35 | accounting, business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 17 | various nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 16 | health service and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Law | 13 | pre-law |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | architectural drafting, electrical/electronic tech |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | human services, family and consumer economics |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | education, school counseling, elementary school teaching |
| Music | 2 | various music studies |
| Transportation | 2 | merchant marine officer |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | conservation |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agriculture, agricultural operations |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Office And Administration | 0 | general office occupations |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Engineering | 0 | civil engineering |
| Construction Trades | 0 | construction |
Number of programs and degrees for American Samoa Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 217 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 14 |
In 2007, American Samoa Community College had a total enrollment of 1,767 students (1,212 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 89% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,320 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,740 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
American Samoa Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1001000)
American Samoa Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $35,799 | 4 | $35,793 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $35,799 | 4 | $35,793 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 31 | $28,610 | 24 | $27,087 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $28,610 | 24 | $27,087 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American Samoa Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army)
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