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Cochise can be found in Douglas, Arizona (a rural area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Cochise.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from Cochise is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in engineering and family and social work.
Cochise is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 4,610 students were enrolled in the school. Many of the students at Cochise are in their forties, or even older.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Cochise offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Cochise College provides accessible educational opportunities that are responsive to a diverse population and lead to constructive citizenship, meaningful careers, and lifelong learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Cochise College
4190 W Highway 80
Douglas, AZ 85607-9724
General Phone: (520) 364-7943
Admissions Phone: (520) 515-5412
Financial Aid Phone: (520) 515-5417
http://www.cochise.edu
Cochise awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 253 | military technologies, manufacturing engineering, engineering |
| Liberal Arts | 233 | general studies, history, English, anthropology, sociology, political science, humanities, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business And Management | 174 | call center operation, business, business management, international business, sales and marketing, sales |
| Family And Social Work | 125 | housing and human environments, social work, human development and family studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 99 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, pre-nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 68 | system administration, web design, network management, information science, computer networking, computer science, computer programming, data processing tech, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 55 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration, fire-fighting, fire protection tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 55 | HVAC, computer repair, aircraft maintenance, electrical installation and repair, avionics maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech, electrical maintenance and repair, precision systems maintenance |
| Engineering Technician | 52 | hazardous materials tech, electronics tech, drafting, industrial production tech, computer systems tech |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | teacher aide, early childhood education, teacher education, history teaching, foreign language teaching, English teaching, physical education teaching, art education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology, community health services, family psychology, community psychology |
| Construction Trades | 19 | property management, masonry |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 16 | food prep and kitchen assistant, pastry, chef training |
| Office And Administration | 12 | data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations, receptionist, office data entry, office management |
| Production Trades | 12 | welding |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | medical assistant, health service and sciences |
| Science | 7 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | medical transcription |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Media | 2 | communication studies, journalism courses |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Transportation | 2 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural management |
| Animal Science And Care | 1 | equestrian studies |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Cochise in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 702 | 60 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 394 | 42 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 167 | 34 |
In 2005, Cochise had a total enrollment of 4,610 students (2,504 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 93% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Cochise offers campus housing for 240 of its 2,504 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Douglas, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (520) 515-5412
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,178 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,916 |
| Room and board | $ 3,452 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,449 |
Financial Aid:
Cochise participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 107200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (520) 515-5417
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 59 | 35 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 13 | $39,273 | 3 | $36,563 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $39,273 | 3 | $36,563 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 46 | $48,285 | 32 | $44,764 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $48,285 | 32 | $44,764 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 31 | 70 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Basketball | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 24 | 36 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Mason/Masonry
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Manufacturing Engineering
Military Technologies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Housing and Human Environments, Other
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Community Psychology
Family Psychology
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cochise Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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