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Del Mar College, Texas

Overview of Del Mar College

The main campus of Del Mar College is in Corpus Christi, Texas (a large city). The school is a public school. Del Mar College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Del Mar College students most commonly major in a field related to nutrition and exercise therapy.

Del Mar College Selectivity

The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Faculty

Del Mar College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 12,006 enrolled students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Del Mar College

Del Mar College
101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897
General Phone: (361) 698-1255
Admissions Phone: (361) 698-1248
Financial Aid Phone: (361) 698-1293
http://www.delmar.edu

Del Mar College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Del Mar College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine195registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Business And Management160MIS, business management, business, accounting technology, finance, marketing, fashion merchandising
Mechanics And Repair156HVAC, automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, communications install and repair, aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair, diesel mechanics
Medical Assistant And Technician113radiographyer, surgical tech, dental assistant, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical lab tech, mental health services tech
Liberal Arts110liberal arts and sciences, sociology, sign language translation, English, foreign language and literature, history, speech and rhetoric, geography, ...
Security And Law Enforcement99criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, criminal science, fire protection tech
Education And Teaching62elementary school teaching, multilingual education, English teaching, health teaching, history teaching, art education, middle school teaching, special ed, ...
Family And Social Work57child development, child care management, social work, child care provider
Production Trades51machinist, welding
Cooking And Culinary Arts39chef training, waiter/waittress, restaurant and catering management
Beauty And Cosmetology35cosmetology
Therapy And Counseling33psychology, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy30occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education
Engineering Technician25drafting, occupational safety tech, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech
Media22journalism, radio and television, advertising, radio and TV tech
Construction Trades17property management
Law16legal assistant, court reporting, legal secretary
Hospitality16hotel management, tourism and travel, restaurant and food services management
Medical Adminstration16medical records tech, medical secretary, health care facilities management
Science And Laboratory Technician13chemical tech
Science13biology, chemistry, physics, geology
Art Studies8art studies
Office And Administration7general office occupations, administrative assistant
Music2music performance
Engineering2electrical engineering
Drama And Performing Arts1drama
Mathematics0mathematics
Real Estate And Construction Management0real estate

Number of programs and degrees for Del Mar College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree79089
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years46542
Award of less than 1 academic year433

Student Body

In 2005, Del Mar College had a total enrollment of 12,006 students (6,510 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White39%
Black3%
Hispanic56%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1919%
20-2119%
22-2417%
25-2915%
30-349%
35-395%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Texas96%
Foreign countries2%

Del Mar College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time44 %

Del Mar College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Corpus Christi, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Del Mar College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (361) 698-1248

Del Mar College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,760
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,750
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Del Mar College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356300)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (361) 698-1293

Del Mar College Faculty

Del Mar College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year9$77,9126$79,144
Associate professorcalendar year1*2*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*1*
Instructorcalendar year2*4$31,079
All faculty totalcalendar year13$70,96813$61,371

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year53$59,95142$59,535
Associate professoracademic year23$50,66425$50,977
Assistant professoracademic year28$43,74729$43,997
Instructoracademic year44$39,06238$39,167
All faculty totalacademic year148$49,232134$48,800

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

Del Mar College Degree Programs (2005)

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
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General

ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Social Work

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC
Music Performance, General

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, General
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Del Mar College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Del Mar College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 2%Del Mar College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Del Mar College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 5%Del Mar College % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 5%Del Mar College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Del Mar College Number of students
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Del Mar College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in science and laboratory technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Del Mar College % of degrees in science and laboratory technician
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Del Mar College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Del Mar College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Del Mar College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Del Mar College % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Del Mar College Minority % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Del Mar College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
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
Offers weekend classes
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
Has ROTC (army)

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