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Baker can be found in Muskegon, Michigan (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Post-Baccalaureate certificate is the highest degree at Baker.
The most common majors at the school are in family and social work.
Baker is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 4,744 students were enrolled in the school. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Baker.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Baker College is to provide quality higher education and training which enable graduates to be successful throughout challenging and rewarding careers."
More complete details are provided below.
Baker College Of Muskegon
1903 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
General Phone: (231) 777-8800
Admissions Phone: (231) 777-5200
Financial Aid Phone: (231) 777-5231
http://www.Baker.edu
Baker awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 156 | business management, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, accounting technology, human resources, business, management information systems |
| Family And Social Work | 120 | family and community services, child development |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 118 | surgical tech, veterinary assistant, medical assistant, radiation therapist, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 50 | computer programming, computer networking, computer science, webmastering, data processing tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 36 | medical billing, health care administration, medical secretary, medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | electronics tech, architectural drafting, quality control tech, industrial tech, mechanical drafting, computer engineering tech, biomedical tech, computer systems tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 25 | EMT paramedic |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 21 | chef training, restaurant and catering management, pastry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | corrections |
| Office And Administration | 14 | general office occupations, executive secretary, office management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | commercial art |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | occupational therapist assistant, rehabilitation |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | teacher aide, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, teacher ed |
| Design | 6 | interior design |
| Transportation | 5 | aviation operations, truck and bus driver, commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Baker in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 419 | 38 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 142 | 19 |
| Bachelor's degree | 122 | 18 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 3 |
In 2005, Baker had a total enrollment of 4,744 students (3,615 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 98% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Baker offers campus housing for 550 of its 3,615 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Muskegon, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (231) 777-5200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,300 |
| Room and board | $ 3,600 |
| Room charge | $ 2,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,500 |
Financial Aid:
Baker participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 467303)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (231) 777-5231
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 7 | $47,134 | 7 | $55,136 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $47,134 | 7 | $55,136 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $37,063 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 4 | $37,063 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Community Services
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Baker Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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