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Corning Community College

Corning Community College

Corning Community College is a comprehensive community college located in Corning, New York. It was established in 1956 by the Corning-Painted Post School District. The college is a member of the State University of New York system. The main campus is spread across an area of 550 acres. It is also home to an observatory and a planetarium.

CCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Its sports teams are known as the Red Barons. They compete in the Mid-State Athletic Conference in Region III of the NJCAA.

Overview of Corning Community College

The main campus of Corning Community College is in Corning, NY (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Corning Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to family and social work, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.

Corning Community College Selectivity

Corning Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Faculty

The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Body

In 2007, Corning Community College had 5,072 enrolled students.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Corning Community College offers an extensive yet affordable range of educational, cultural, and social opportunities to a diverse population of full-time and part-time learners. We focus on student achievement by stressing quality teaching and personal attention. Our emphasis on high standards and technological advancement provides a flexible learning environment in which students are prepared for a life of service to their professions and their communities in a globally interdependent society. We promote intellectual and personal growth, meet the educational needs of the community through transfer, career, certificate, and training programs, and enhance economic development."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Corning Community College

Corning Community College
1 Academic Dr
Corning, NY 14830
General Phone: (607) 962-9011
http://www.corning-cc.edu/

Corning Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts311liberal arts and sciences, humanities, sign language translation
Business And Management101business management, accounting technology
Security And Law Enforcement72criminal justice and administration, fire services administration
Family And Social Work71community organization, child care management, social service professions
Nursing And Emergency Medicine64registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Production Trades23machine shop assistant
Engineering Technician21electronics tech, computer engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, computer systems tech, industrial production tech
Mechanics And Repair17automobile mechanics
Computer Science And Engineering15computer support, computer and info science, information science
Therapy And Counseling10substance abuse counseling
Science And Laboratory Technician5chemical tech
Engineering5engineering
Law4legal assistant
Office And Administration4administrative assistant
Education And Teaching2health teaching

Number of programs and degrees for Corning Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree69227
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years335

Student Body

In 2007, Corning Community College had a total enrollment of 5,072 students (3,261 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White62%
Black3%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown33%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1828%
18-1928%
20-2112%
22-247%
25-298%
30-345%
35-394%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
New York95%
Pennsylvania5%

Corning Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time28 %

Corning Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Corning, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Corning Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,730
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,080
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid:
Corning Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 286300)

Corning Community College Faculty

Corning Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4425
Non-tenured, but on tenure track89
Non-tenured and not on tenure track106

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year24$72,07412$58,832
Associate professoracademic year16$48,1009$47,754
Assistant professoracademic year8$44,34410$42,298
Instructoracademic year14$37,1249$38,455
All faculty totalacademic year62$54,41740$47,621

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

Corning Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Health Teacher Education

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Services Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Corning Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Corning Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Corning Community College % of degrees in family and social work
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Corning Community College Number of students
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Corning Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Corning Community College Male % of student body
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Corning Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%Corning Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
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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