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Austin Community College or ACC is one of the only 50 community college districts in the city of Austin, Texas. It is known for providing access to high-quality education at reasonable tuition rates. It is a regional community college district with seven campuses located in various areas in and around the city. The campuses are located in the following areas:
ACC offers nearly 200 degrees and certificates which include technical certificate programs, two-year associate degrees, foundation skills, English as a Second Language courses, and a highly diverse Continuing Education program.
Local high school students are eligible to take college credit classes through ACC's Early College Start program. The students can register in ACC and collect "Dual Credit," a credit which counts as both high school and college credit.
Austin Community College District is in Austin, TX. Austin is a large city. The school is a public institution. Austin Community College District issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include music, photography and commercial art, and real estate and construction management.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 33,508 students study at Austin Community College District (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Austin Community College District
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
General Phone: (512) 223-7000
http://www.austincc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 256 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 189 | business, business management, accounting technology, marketing, banking, international business, accounting |
| Engineering Technician | 157 | drafting, electronics tech, HVAC tech, surveying tech, environmental engineering tech, quality control tech |
| Liberal Arts | 156 | general studies, English composition, Spanish language, sign language translation, speech and rhetoric, interdisciplinary studies, political science, anthropology, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 133 | radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, dental hygienist, medical coding, pre-pharmacy, medical lab tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 118 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections, fire protection tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 70 | computer networking, computer programming, computer and info science |
| Mechanics and Repair | 66 | automobile mechanics, jewelrymaking, motorcycle mechanic, small engine mechanics, HVAC |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 62 | commercial art, commercial photography |
| Production Trades | 62 | welding |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 47 | real estate |
| Therapy and Counseling | 46 | psychology, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Family and Social Work | 30 | social work, child development, child care provider, human services |
| Education and Teaching | 23 | health teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Music | 20 | music management, music |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 20 | occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education, recreational therapy |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant |
| Construction Trades | 17 | carpentry |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 15 | chef training |
| Media | 15 | radio and television, photo and film tech, printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences, physics, geology |
| Hospitality | 12 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 8 | biology tech |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 3 | pre-med, pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | dance, drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Austin Community College District in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,121 | 87 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 443 | 44 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 22 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Austin Community College District had a total enrollment of 33,508 students (21,741 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 93% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 15 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Austin, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,248 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,988 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Austin Community College District participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1201500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 235 | 295 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 141 | $83,166 | 145 | $84,075 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 54 | $64,071 | 75 | $63,160 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 21 | $53,594 | 34 | $54,407 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 216 | $75,517 | 254 | $73,928 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $67,392 | 22 | $68,336 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $53,758 | 14 | $59,949 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $45,183 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $61,829 | 41 | $62,648 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Development
Human Services, General
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Composition
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Austin Community College District Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling 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
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