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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, PA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Community College Of Allegheny County top out at the Associate's degree.
The school 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, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Community College Of Allegheny County offers classes to 18,525 students (11,140 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Provide affordable access to quality education, and offer a dynamic, diverse and supportive learning environment that prepares the regionĘs residents for academic, professional, and personal success in our changing global society."
More complete details are provided below.
Community College Of Allegheny County
800 Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1895
General Phone: (412) 323-2323
http://www.ccac.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 479 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sign language translation, social services, humanities, American Sign Language, area studies, women's studies, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 434 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, nurse anesthetist, surgical nurse |
| Business And Management | 311 | business management, accounting technology, marketing, human resources, electronic commerce, banking, MIS |
| Medical Support And Technology | 244 | radiographer, respiratory care tech, nuclear medical tech, phlebotomy, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical coding, radiation therapist, medical assistant, ... |
| Construction Trades | 142 | carpentry, electrician, power transmission, plumbing, property management, construction trades, painter |
| Family And Social Work | 121 | child development, child care provider, social work, social work courses, child care management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 81 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling, psychology, mental and social health services |
| Law | 59 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Engineering Technician | 59 | software tech, computer systems tech, electronics tech, engineering technician, architectural drafting, CAD and design, automotive tech, civil engineering tech, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 52 | teacher education, teacher aide |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice, corrections administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 45 | computer and info science, web design, computer networking, system administration, computer support, computer security, computer programming |
| Mechanics And Repair | 39 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics, communications install and repair |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 32 | occupational therapist assistant, dietitian assistant, health and physical education, dietetics and clinical nutrition, recreational therapy |
| Hospitality | 23 | hospitality administration, tourism promotion, hotel management, restaurant and food services management |
| Science | 19 | biology, biotechnology, physics, chemistry |
| Production Trades | 19 | sheet metal tech, welding, machine shop assistant, ironworking |
| Medical Administration | 13 | medical records tech, medical transcription, health and medical administrative, health unit coordinator |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 12 | landscaping, turf management, floristry, applied horticulture |
| Design | 10 | graphic design, industrial design |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 9 | chef training, institutional food workers, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Transportation | 6 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 6 | cosmetology |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama, theatre design |
| Medicine | 2 | health professions |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Community College Of Allegheny County in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,889 | 93 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 284 | 74 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 119 | 15 |
In 2007, Community College Of Allegheny County had a total enrollment of 18,525 students (11,140 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,961 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,335 |
| 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)
Community College Of Allegheny County has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 122 | 102 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 36 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $67,705 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $50,810 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $56,769 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 88 | $70,662 | 92 | $60,723 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $52,152 | 34 | $45,416 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $48,259 | 8 | $41,321 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 128 | $64,533 | 136 | $55,435 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Basketball | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 2 | 3 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, 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 Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
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
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Software Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Social Work
Social Work, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
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)
Area Studies, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
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
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Dietitian Assistant
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Ironworking/Ironworker
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections Administration
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
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 degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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 Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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