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.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
American Samoa Community College had 1,767 enrolled students in 2007-2008. The school has a large minority student population.
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.
American Samoa Community College
Pago Pago, AS 96799-2609
http://www.amsamoa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 63 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, area and Cultural studies |
| Business and Management | 17 | accounting, business management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 7 | health service and sciences |
| Law | 4 | pre-law |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | architectural drafting, electrical/electronic tech |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | education, school counseling, elementary school teaching |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | human services, family and consumer economics |
| Engineering | 2 | civil engineering |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | conservation |
| Transportation | 1 | merchant marine officer |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 1 | agriculture, agricultural operations |
| Office and Administration | 0 | general office occupations |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Music | 0 | various music studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 0 | various nursing |
| Construction Trades | 0 | construction |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
Number of programs and degrees for American Samoa Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 113 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, American Samoa Community College had a total enrollment of 1,767 students (1,070 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 0% |
| 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.
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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 | $ 1,950 |
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 33 | $28,830 | 22 | $27,596 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $28,830 | 22 | $27,596 |
*: 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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