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Community College of Allegheny County, or CCAC, is a community college founded in 1966. The College offers a variety of associate's degrees, as well as transfer and certification programs. CCAC is the largest community college in Pennsylvania and the 17th largest community college in the United States.
CCAC offers more than 170 programs and several other training courses through its various campuses and centers. It has four campuses:
CCAC has six centers in various locations across the region:
CCAC owns four student-run newspapers, which include the Boyce Collegian, the Allegheny View, the South Forum and the North Voice.
Community College Of Allegheny County is located in a large city, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Community College Of Allegheny County top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study construction trades.
Community College Of Allegheny County maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Community College Of Allegheny County tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 18,404 students (11,214 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Community College Of Allegheny County
800 Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1895
General Phone: (412) 323-2323
Admissions Phone: (412) 237-2511
Financial Aid Phone: (412) 237-3133
http://www.ccac.edu
Community College Of Allegheny County awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 416 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, nurse anesthetist, surgical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 394 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, American Sign Language, social services, sociology, sign language translation |
| Medical Support And Technology | 262 | radiographyer, phlebotomy, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical coding, respiratory care tech, nuclear medical tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist, ... |
| Business And Management | 260 | business management, accounting technology, marketing, human resources, MIS, electronic commerce, banking |
| Construction Trades | 210 | electrician, carpentry, plumbing, power transmission, construction manager, property management, pipefitting, painter |
| Family And Social Work | 118 | child development, social work, housing and human environments |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 85 | network management, web design, computer support, computer programming, computer and info science, webmastering, computer security, computer networking |
| Therapy And Counseling | 75 | substance abuse counseling, massage therapy, physical therapist assistant, psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 72 | automotive tech, CAD and design, electronics tech, civil drafting, engineering technician, manufacturing tech, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, ... |
| Law | 62 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Education And Teaching | 51 | teacher education, teacher aide |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 41 | criminal justice and police, corrections, fire protection tech |
| Production Trades | 36 | sheet metal tech, welding, machinist, machine shop assistant, ironworking |
| Office And Administration | 27 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 23 | HVAC, industrial mechanics, business machine repair, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | occupational therapist assistant, dietitian assistant, health and physical education, recreational therapy, rehabilitation |
| Science | 19 | biology, biotechnology, physics, chemistry |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 17 | landscaping, applied horticulture, turf management, floristry |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | medical records tech, medical transcription, health unit coordinator |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 16 | institutional food workers, chef training |
| Hospitality | 9 | tourism promotion, hospitality management, restaurant and food services management, hotel management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama, theatre design |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Media | 4 | journalism, digital communications |
| Design | 4 | industrial design, graphic design |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | biology tech, science tech |
| Transportation | 2 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Community College Of Allegheny County in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,679 | 90 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 278 | 57 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 223 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 91 | 15 |
In 2005, Community College Of Allegheny County had a total enrollment of 18,404 students (11,214 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (412) 237-2511
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,194 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,652 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Community College Of Allegheny County participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 323100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (412) 237-3133
Community College Of Allegheny County has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 116 | 96 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $55,441 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $55,114 | 4 | $55,321 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 83 | $64,229 | 84 | $54,954 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $49,723 | 26 | $42,193 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $42,736 | 7 | $40,044 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 130 | $58,281 | 117 | $51,226 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| Basketball | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 6 | 15 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Institutional Food Workers
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Housing and Human Environments, Other
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism Promotion Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Business Machine Repair
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Ironworking/Ironworker
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Community College Of Allegheny County Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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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