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Chemeketa Community College was established as a community college in 1969. More than 64,000 students enroll every year in the college’s technical, arts, electronics, nursing, viticulture, and fire science programs. Chemeketa Community College offers students Associate degrees in over 40 professional-technical programs, as well as degrees in Arts and a General Education degree. The 5 campuses of the college are located in:
Chemeketa Community College has separate teams for men’s baseball, women’s softball and volleyball, and men and women’s basketball and soccer. The Storm Baseball Program is heavily scouted and has been a leader, for a number of years, in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges.
Chemeketa Community College is in a medium-sized suburb, in Salem, OR. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Chemeketa Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Chemeketa Community College offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 7,255 students (7,702 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
General Phone: (503) 399-5000
http://www.chemeketa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 512 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 152 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 73 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 49 | medical assistant, dental assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Office and Administration | 31 | general office occupations, office data entry, executive secretary, office management, administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 29 | building inspector, construction, carpentry |
| Family and Social Work | 29 | child care management, social work |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | drafting, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, surveying tech, computer systems tech, ... |
| Business and Management | 26 | accounting, accounting technology, business management, retail |
| Education and Teaching | 25 | education of speech impaired, teacher aide |
| Medical Administration | 23 | medical office management, medical records tech, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Hospitality | 16 | hospitality management, tourism and travel, hotel management |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 9 | crop production, food science |
| Mechanics and Repair | 9 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | substance abuse counseling |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer applications programming |
| Design | 7 | design and visual communication |
| Production Trades | 7 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Engineering | 4 | electrical engineering |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | forestry, forest technology |
| Science | 0 | marine biology |
| Media | 0 | printing equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Chemeketa Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 846 | 43 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 198 | 30 |
In 2007-2008, Chemeketa Community College had a total enrollment of 7,255 students (7,702 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Salem, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,075 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,698 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Chemeketa Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 321800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 95 | 98 |
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 | calendar year | 10 | $63,879 | 9 | $64,821 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $63,879 | 9 | $64,821 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 85 | $55,055 | 89 | $53,647 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $55,055 | 89 | $53,647 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21 | 31 | 52 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Basketball | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 24 | 24 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Crop Production
Food Science
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
Forestry, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chemeketa Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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 Offers athletic scholarships
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