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American Samoa Community College

Overview of American Samoa Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.

American Samoa Community College Selectivity

American Samoa Community College is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

American Samoa Community College had 1,767 enrolled students in 2007-2008. The school has a large minority student population.

American Samoa Community College Tuition and Affordability

American Samoa Community College 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.

Contacting American Samoa Community College

American Samoa Community College
Pago Pago, AS 96799-2609
http://www.amsamoa.edu

American Samoa Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts63liberal arts and sciences, political science, area and Cultural studies
Business and Management17accounting, business management
Security and Law Enforcement8criminal justice and safety, forensic science
Medical Support and Technology7health service and sciences
Law4pre-law
Engineering Technician4architectural drafting, electrical/electronic tech
Education and Teaching3education, school counseling, elementary school teaching
Family and Social Work3human services, family and consumer economics
Engineering2civil engineering
Art Studies1art studies
Conservation and Resource Management1conservation
Transportation1merchant marine officer
Agricultural Science and Management1agriculture, agricultural operations
Office and Administration0general office occupations
Production Trades0welding
Music0various music studies
Nursing and Emergency Medicine0various nursing
Construction Trades0construction
Mechanics and Repair0automobile mechanics, autobody repair

Number of programs and degrees for American Samoa Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree11327
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years214

Student Body

In 2007-2008, American Samoa Community College had a total enrollment of 1,767 students (1,070 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White0%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian89%
(Foreign Students)10%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1942%
20-2121%
22-2410%
25-296%
30-344%
35-393%
40-496%
50-642%

American Samoa Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time66 %
Part-Time52 %

American Samoa Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

American Samoa Community College Admissions and Selectivity

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
Years of College Work Before Admittancerecommended

American Samoa Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,950
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 1,950
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 Faculty

American Samoa Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year33$28,83022$27,596
All faculty totalacademic year33$28,83022$27,596

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

American Samoa Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

LAW
Pre-Law Studies

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

MUSIC
Music, Other

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

TRANSPORTATION
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer

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American Samoa Community College Highlights

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What Sets American Samoa Community College Apart:

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Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%American Samoa Community College Minority % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%American Samoa Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%American Samoa Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%American Samoa Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of students
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%American Samoa Community College Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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