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Columbus State Community College, or CSCC, was established in Columbus, Ohio as Columbus Technical Institute in 1963. The College offers two year career programs in more than 50 areas of study. The main campus is located near downtown Columbus, Ohio. Its campus covers 80 acres and consists of more than 25 buildings.
Columbus State also runs 10 off-campus centers in the suburban neighborhoods of Dublin, Gahanna, Westerville, Groveport, Marysville, Grandview, Grove City, Delaware and southeast as well as southwest Columbus.
The sports teams of Columbia State are known as the Cougars. They have four varsity-level sports teams and all of them participate at the NJCAA Division II level. The college owns a newspaper called the Cougar News and a literary magazine known as Spring Street.
Columbus State Community College can be found in Columbus, OH (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Columbus State Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician, family and social work, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Columbus State Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 23,057 students were enrolled in Columbus State Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Columbus State Community College is to provide quality educational programs that meet the life-long learning needs of its community. Through its dynamic curriculum and commitment to diverse learners, the college will serve as a catalyst for creating and fostering linkages among the community, business and educational institutions. The college will proactively respond to the changing needs of our community and its role in the global economy through the use of instructional and emerging technologies."
More complete details are provided below.
Columbus State Community College
550 E Spring St
Columbus, OH 43215
General Phone: (614) 287-5353
http://www.cscc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 468 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, interdisciplinary studies |
| Engineering Technician | 343 | automotive tech, construction engineering tech, engineering technician, architectural engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, HVAC tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, ... |
| Business And Management | 279 | business management, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, financial management, human resources management, sales, marketing, logistics, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 259 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 231 | veterinary assistant, surgical tech, medical lab tech, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, dental lab tech, medical assistant, nuclear medical tech, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 171 | child care management, human development and family studies, family and community services, adult development and aging |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 117 | health and fitness, sports and fitness management, exercise science, recreation and leisure studies, rehabilitation |
| Law | 59 | legal assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 49 | mental and social health services, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | computer and info science, computer programming, computer support, computer applications programming |
| Media | 42 | printing equipment operation, communications tech courses |
| Hospitality | 36 | hospitality management, tourism and travel, hospitality administration |
| Office And Administration | 32 | administrative assistant, word processing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 19 | aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance |
| Medical Administration | 18 | medical records admin, health care administration, medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 17 | chef training, pastry |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 15 | real estate |
| Production Trades | 2 | biolermaking |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | photography |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbus State Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,591 | 63 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 505 | 45 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 135 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Columbus State Community College had a total enrollment of 23,057 students (17,018 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbus, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,074 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,530 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid:
Columbus State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 686700)
Columbus State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 114 | 102 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 20 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $67,868 | 37 | $71,918 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $61,748 | 21 | $60,673 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $52,791 | 37 | $50,888 |
| Instructor | academic year | 36 | $45,706 | 41 | $44,842 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 139 | $57,167 | 136 | $56,298 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Basketball | 3 | 2 | 5 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Community Services
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Word Processing
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Boilermaking/Boilermaker
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Columbus State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 Offers athletic scholarships
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