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Community College Of Allegheny County

Community College Of Allegheny County

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:

  • Allegheny Campus
  • Boyce Campus
  • North Campus
  • South Campus

CCAC has six centers in various locations across the region:

  • Bethel Park Center
  • Braddock Hills Center
  • Downtown Center
  • Homewood-Brushton Center
  • Washington County
  • West Hills Center

CCAC owns four student-run newspapers, which include the Boyce Collegian, the Allegheny View, the South Forum and the North Voice.

Overview of Community College Of Allegheny County

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.

Community College Of Allegheny County Selectivity

The school maintains an open-admission policy.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

Community College Of Allegheny County offers classes to 18,525 students (13,098 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.

Contacting Community College Of Allegheny County

Community College Of Allegheny County
800 Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1895
General Phone: (412) 323-2323
http://www.ccac.edu

Community College Of Allegheny County Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts443liberal arts and sciences, general studies, social services, American Sign Language, area studies, humanities
Nursing and Emergency Medicine391registered nursing
Business and Management302business management, accounting technology, marketing, human resources, electronic commerce, MIS
Medical Support and Technology263radiographer, phlebotomy, nuclear medical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, medical assistant, medical coding, ...
Construction Trades157carpentry, electrician, construction manager, construction trades
Family and Social Work140child care provider, child development, social work courses, social work, child care management
Law65legal assistant, court reporting
Therapy and Counseling62physical therapist assistant, massage therapy, substance abuse counseling, psychology
Engineering Technician58manufacturing tech, computer systems tech, software tech, CAD and design, civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting, engineering technician, electronics tech, ...
Computer Science and Engineering54system administration, computer support, computer and info science, computer networking, web design, computer programming
Mechanics and Repair41automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy37occupational therapist assistant, dietetics and clinical nutrition, health and physical education, dietitian assistant, recreational therapy
Production Trades36sheet metal tech, welding, ironworking
Education and Teaching35teacher education, teacher aide
Security and Law Enforcement33criminal justice and police, corrections and criminal justice, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration, corrections administration
Hospitality17hospitality administration, tourism promotion, hotel management
Science13biology, biotechnology
Design11graphic design
Art Studies10art studies
Music10music
Mathematics9mathematics
Landscaping and Horticulture8landscaping, floristry, applied horticulture
Drama and Performing Arts8drama, theatre design
Medical Administration6medical records tech, health and medical administrative, medical transcription
Beauty and Cosmetology4cosmetology
Transportation3commercial pilot and flight crew
Photography and Commercial Art2commercial art
Office and Administration1office data entry
Cooking and Culinary Arts1chef training

Number of programs and degrees for Community College Of Allegheny County in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,71774
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years35541
Award of less than 1 academic year14815

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Community College Of Allegheny County had a total enrollment of 18,525 students (13,098 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White70%
Black15%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown12%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1921%
20-2118%
22-2415%
25-2915%
30-348%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania99%

Community College Of Allegheny County Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time35 %

Community College Of Allegheny County Room and Board (2007)

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.

Community College Of Allegheny County Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,052
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,426
Books and supplies$ 1,000

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 Faculty

Community College Of Allegheny County has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year4$66,7421*
Assistant professorcalendar year3$52,3340*
Instructorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year8$59,0941*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year90$71,88091$63,769
Associate professoracademic year32$51,40638$46,093
Assistant professoracademic year4$55,7216$42,594
Instructoracademic year1*1*
All faculty totalacademic year127$65,964136$57,720

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Community College Of Allegheny County Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total2810
Basketball167
All Other Sports123

Community College Of Allegheny County Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN
Graphic 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
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Software Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

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
Tourism Promotion Operations

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
Area Studies, Other
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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 and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
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

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

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
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Ironworking/Ironworker
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology

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
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

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Community College Of Allegheny County Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Community College Of Allegheny County Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Community College Of Allegheny County Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Community College Of Allegheny County Number of students
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Community College Of Allegheny County % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Community College Of Allegheny County % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%Community College Of Allegheny County % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%Community College Of Allegheny County % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Community College Of Allegheny County % students 40 years or older
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Community College Of Allegheny County Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in law
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Community College Of Allegheny County % of degrees in law
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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