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Harry S Truman College, also referred to as the Truman College, began in 1956 as an unnamed "evening college". It was only in 1976 that the college moved its location, and was christened the Harry S. Truman College. With a yearly enrollment of more than 23,000 students, it is currently the largest of the City Colleges of Chicago.
Truman College offers Associate's degrees in arts, science, applied science, teaching and fine arts. The college also has one of the most successful 2-year nursing programs as well as a biotechnology program. Additionally, there are several adult education, child development and continuing education programs that are offered by this college.
Truman College is in a large city, in Chicago, IL. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Truman College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include science, computer science and engineering, and beauty and cosmetology.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Truman College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Truman College are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 11,354 students (8,149 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Truman College are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
City Colleges Of Chicago Harry S Truman College
1145 W Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640-6063
General Phone: (773) 907-4700
http://www.trumancollege.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 174 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 59 | pharmacy tech, phlebotomy |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 55 | registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 48 | child care provider |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 39 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics and Repair | 32 | automobile mechanics, appliance repair |
| Science | 26 | biological and physical sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | information science, web design, information technology, computer networking |
| Business and Management | 10 | accounting, business management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | mechanical drafting |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Truman College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 280 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 111 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 81 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Truman College had a total enrollment of 11,354 students (8,149 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 21% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 49% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 40 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,120 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,557 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,248 |
Financial Aid:
Truman College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 164800)
Truman College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $53,561 | 3 | $54,412 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $53,561 | 3 | $54,412 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $98,127 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $89,180 | 5 | $85,777 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $72,089 | 8 | $71,922 |
| Instructor | academic year | 18 | $59,368 | 31 | $62,478 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $77,063 | 46 | $68,331 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Truman College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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