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Clatsop Community College, Oregon

Overview of Clatsop Community College

Clatsop Community College can be found in Astoria, Oregon (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Clatsop Community College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.

Clatsop Community College Selectivity

Clatsop Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way Clatsop Community College works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2005, 1,514 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Clatsop Community College, often seeking career changing education.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Clatsop Community College

Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
General Phone: (503) 325-0910
Admissions Phone: (503) 338-2411
Financial Aid Phone: (503) 338-2322
http://www.clatsopcc.edu

Clatsop Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Clatsop Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts52liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine22licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing
Medical Assistant And Technician9medical assistant
Business And Management8accounting, business management, MIS
Security And Law Enforcement3fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety
Mechanics And Repair3automobile mechanics
Engineering Technician2drafting
Office And Administration2office data entry, general office occupations
Computer Science And Engineering2computer networking
Medical Adminstration2medical office assistant
Transportation2merchant marine officer, marine transportation
Production Trades1welding
Construction Trades0construction
Family And Social Work0child care provider

Number of programs and degrees for Clatsop Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree6813
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4010

Student Body

In 2005, Clatsop Community College had a total enrollment of 1,514 students (788 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White56%
Black2%
Hispanic5%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races35%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1914%
20-2113%
22-2413%
25-2913%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-4913%
50-649%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Oregon85%
Washington15%

Clatsop Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time39 %
Part-Time46 %

Clatsop Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Astoria, 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.

Clatsop Community College Faculty

Clatsop Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1313
Non-tenured, but on tenure track66

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year19$41,34519$44,369
All faculty totalacademic year19$41,34519$44,369

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

Clatsop Community College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical 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
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

TRANSPORTATION
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
Marine Transportation, Other

Clatsop Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Clatsop Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Clatsop Community College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Clatsop Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Clatsop Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Clatsop Community College Male % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Clatsop Community College Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Clatsop Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Clatsop Community College % of students from other states
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Clatsop Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Clatsop Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
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
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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