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Cape Cod Community College

Cape Cod Community College

Cape Cod Community College, popularly referred to as 4-C’s, was founded in 1961. This 2-year community college is a part of the 15 community college system in Massachusetts. The campus of the 4-C’s is located in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, and offers enrollment to more than 4,000 students every semester.

Cape Cod Community College offers associate’s degrees in arts and sciences, along with certificate programs in various areas of study. Advanced degrees are also offered through partnerships with other colleges and universities. The academic departments of this college are:

  • Department of Arts and Communication
  • Department of Business
  • Department of Health Sciences
  • Department of Language and Literature
  • Department of Mathematics
  • Department of Natural Sciences and Applied Technology
  • Department of Social Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, and Human Services

The 4-C’s sponsors a number of student organizations and clubs such as the Arts Club, the Basketball Club, Caritas, the Dance Club, the Debate Club, the Gay Straight Alliance Club, and Phi Theta Kappa. Dana Mohler-Faria, President, Bridgewater State College; and Christopher Rodriguez, Associate Director of the National Hurricane Center, are among the notable alumni of this college.

Overview of Cape Cod Community College

The main campus of Cape Cod Community College is in West Barnstable, MA (a small city). The school is a public school. Cape Cod Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to nutrition and exercise therapy and liberal arts.

Cape Cod Community College Selectivity

Cape Cod Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Faculty

The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Cape Cod Community College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 4,299 enrolled students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Cape Cod Community College

Cape Cod Community College
2240 Iyannough Rd
West Barnstable, MA 02668-1599
General Phone: (508) 362-2131
http://www.capecod.mass.edu

Cape Cod Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts178liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine78registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Business And Management40business management, customer service management, business administration
Medical Support And Technology30dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant
Security And Law Enforcement22criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech, corrections
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy22kinesiotherapy, clinical nutritionist
Computer Science And Engineering19information science, computer science
Engineering Technician16environmental control tech, construction engineering tech, computer systems tech, energy systems tech, water quality and recycling tech
Education And Teaching12early childhood education, kindergarten/preschool teaching
Law11legal assistant
Conservation And Resource Management2natural resources management
Landscaping And Horticulture1applied horticulture
Therapy And Counseling0physical therapist assistant
Hospitality0hospitality administration, hotel management
Office And Administration0general office occupations, business support services
Engineering0engineering science, electrical engineering
Medicine0gerontology

Number of programs and degrees for Cape Cod Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree32719
Award of less than 1 academic year10422
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years02

Student Body

In 2007, Cape Cod Community College had a total enrollment of 4,299 students (2,503 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White71%
Black6%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown18%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1926%
20-2117%
22-2412%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-396%
40-4910%
50-646%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Massachusetts96%
(International Students)3%

Cape Cod Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time35 %

Cape Cod Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,156
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,100
Books and supplies$ 800

Financial Aid:
Cape Cod Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 216800)

Cape Cod Community College Faculty

Cape Cod Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1529
Non-tenured, but on tenure track812

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year13$65,02828$63,562
Associate professoracademic year2*3$48,338
Assistant professoracademic year6$48,5247$48,491
Instructoracademic year2*3$46,963
All faculty totalacademic year23$58,26941$58,660

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

Cape Cod Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Customer Service Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant

MEDICINE
Gerontology

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

Cape Cod Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Cape Cod Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Cape Cod Community College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Cape Cod Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Cape Cod Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Cape Cod Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Cape Cod Community College Number of students
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Cape Cod Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Cape Cod Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
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
Tenure system for quality teaching

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