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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 is in a large city, in Austin, Texas. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Austin Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include music, photography and commercial art, real estate and construction management, and security and law enforcement.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Austin Community College offers open admission.
Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Austin Community College, in 2005, had 31,908 students (16,577 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Austin Community College
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
General Phone: (512) 223-7000
Admissions Phone: (512) 223-7503
Financial Aid Phone: (512) 223-7940
http://www.austincc.edu
Austin Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 231 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 156 | business, business management, accounting technology, banking, marketing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 139 | radiographyer, pharmacy tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, dental hygienist, medical coding, medical lab tech, pre-pharmacy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 133 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, corrections |
| Liberal Arts | 123 | general studies, sign language translation, English composition, Spanish language, speech and rhetoric, political science, technical and business writing, history, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 115 | drafting, electronics tech, HVAC tech, surveying tech, environmental engineering tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 85 | computer networking, computer programming, computer and info science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 64 | automobile mechanics, jewelrymaking, HVAC, small engine mechanics, motorcycle mechanic |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 54 | commercial art, commercial photography |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 48 | real estate |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 30 | chef training |
| Hospitality | 27 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Music | 26 | music management, music |
| Law | 25 | legal assistant |
| Media | 22 | radio and television, printing equipment operation, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | child care provider, child development, human services, social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | physical therapist assistant, psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Office And Administration | 15 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 15 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 14 | carpentry |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | early childhood education, health teaching |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Science | 11 | physical sciences, biology, chemistry, geology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education, recreational therapy |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 8 | biology tech |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Medicine | 2 | pre-veterinary, pre-med |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Austin Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 906 | 75 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 527 | 42 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Austin Community College had a total enrollment of 31,908 students (16,577 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 65 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (512) 223-7503
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,480 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,090 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Austin Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1201500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (512) 223-7940
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 116 | $71,771 | 124 | $72,044 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 55 | $58,071 | 65 | $57,780 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $47,477 | 20 | $48,888 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 186 | $65,761 | 209 | $65,392 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $61,103 | 12 | $62,177 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $52,734 | 13 | $47,385 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $44,290 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $55,894 | 29 | $53,079 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
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
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
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
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
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
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
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television
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-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
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 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 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 Has ROTC (army, air force)
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