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The College of Marin, also known as COM, is a community college located in Marin County, California, United States. It has two campuses, one in Kentfield, and the second in the City of Novato. The college has been in operation since 1926. It enrolls more than 7,000 students per semester. The student body at COM is diverse and has many international students. More than 90 international students participate in College of Marin's International Student Program.
COM’s athletic department fields men's and women's sports teams. The teams participate in a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming and diving. They are nicknamed the Mariners and participate in the Bay Valley Conference.
College Of Marin is in Kentfield, CA. Kentfield is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. College Of Marin issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, art studies, and real estate and construction management.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The College Of Marin teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 6,476 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at College Of Marin are in their forties, or even older.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Marin
835 College Ave
Kentfield, CA 94904-2590
General Phone: (415) 457-8811
http://www.marin.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 115 | liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, foreign language and literature, interdisciplinary studies, social services, French language, political science, history, ... |
| Science | 54 | biological and physical sciences, physical sciences, biology, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Medical Support and Technology | 52 | dental assistant, health service and sciences, medical assistant, phlebotomy |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 41 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 21 | business management, accounting, business |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | child development |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 5 | real estate |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4 | psychology courses |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | information technology, system administration, computer science, computer and info science, database administration, computer programming, computer networking |
| Design | 4 | interior design, design and visual communication |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 4 | landscaping, plant nursery |
| Mechanics and Repair | 4 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Law | 2 | court reporting |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | cinematography, film studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education |
| Architecture and Planning | 2 | architectural tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | dance, drama |
| Office and Administration | 1 | office management, data entry |
| Media | 1 | desktop publishing and imaging, animation and special effects, digital communications, mass communication |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Production Trades | 0 | machinist |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | education |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technology |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Marin in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 275 | 64 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 34 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 30 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, College Of Marin had a total enrollment of 6,476 students (3,155 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 15% |
| 65+ | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Rafael, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 636 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,526 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Marin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117800)
College Of Marin has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | academic year | 54 | $91,313 | 56 | $87,927 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $91,313 | 56 | $87,927 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Marin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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