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Cisco Junior College, also known as CJC, is located in Cisco, Texas, United States. It was established in the year 1940. The College was initially proposed to be part of the Cisco Independent School District in 1939. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 90 acres. It also operates an educational Centre at Abilene. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
CJC's sports teams are nicknmaed the Wranglers. It boasts of an active student life. The campus is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. Some of the organizations include Phi Theta Kappa, Computer Users Club, Student Government Association, Photography Club, and Auto Tech Club.
Cisco, TX is home to Cisco Junior College. Cisco is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Cisco Junior College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in real estate and construction management.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Cisco Junior College has 3,365 enrolled students (as of 2007).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Cisco Junior College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Cisco Junior College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Cisco Junior College is to provide high-quality learning opportunities that promote student success in an ever changing global environment.
Cisco Junior College seeks to encourage life-long learning and enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves by maintaining an open-door admissions policy and providing a comprehensive array of learning, service, and life experiences that will motivate and challenge students. In order to meet the needs of a diverse constituency, the College offers a variety of programs and courses in academic higher education, workforce development, and personal growth development. Faculty participate in continued professional development with a commitment to research and innovation as a basis for curriculum development. AssociateÆs degrees designed for transfer to a university, associateÆs degrees and certificates designed for direct entry into the workforce, and opportunities for job skills continuing education and personal life enrichment are all a part of the dynamic offerings found at Cisco Junior College.
Support services complement the focus on learning and assist the faculty in helping students pursue their educational goals at Cisco Junior College. Developmental studies designed to help students prepare for college-level course work and a variety of student success programs are instrumental in providing students with a strong foundation for achieving their goals.
As a member of the Texas state system of publicly supported institutions of higher education, Cisco Junior College provides the educational programs and supporting activities prescribed by the Texas Legislature, The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Cisco Junior College Board of Regents. The College seeks to be effective in accomplishing its mission by employing an institutional effectiveness program of learning, assessment, planning, evaluation and improvement activities."
More complete details are provided below.
Cisco Junior College
101 College Heights
Cisco, TX 76437
General Phone: (254) 442-5000
http://www.cjc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 109 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, pre-nursing |
| Business And Management | 38 | business, business management, accounting |
| Medical Support And Technology | 37 | pharmacy tech, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, pre-pharmacy, respiratory therapy assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 35 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | general studies, English, sociology, history, political science |
| Education And Teaching | 24 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, education, speech teaching, secondary teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 16 | real estate |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | child care provider, social work, child care management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 12 | cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding |
| Office And Administration | 8 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 8 | property management |
| Science | 7 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Medicine | 7 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | athletic trainer |
| Law | 2 | pre-law |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agriculture |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Media | 1 | journalism, communication studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Cisco Junior College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 213 | 44 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 181 | 18 |
In 2007, Cisco Junior College had a total enrollment of 3,365 students (2,192 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 42 % |
| Part-Time | 82 % |
Cisco Junior College offers campus housing for 347 of its 2,192 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cisco, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,858 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,164 |
| Room and board | $ 3,192 |
| Room charge | $ 800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 945 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,755 |
Financial Aid:
Cisco Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 355300)
Cisco Junior College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $48,033 | 12 | $48,218 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $48,033 | 12 | $48,218 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $41,961 | 28 | $39,529 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $41,961 | 28 | $39,529 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 118 | 69 | 187 |
| Football | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| Baseball | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Basketball | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 55 | 55 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Speech Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cisco Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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