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Del Mar College is a community college located in Corpus Christi, Texas. It was founded in 1935. DMC consists of two primary campuses and one campus annex with combined physical assets of more than $99 million.
DMC offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees in more than 50 university transfer majors. It also offers Associate in Applied Science degrees, Enhanced Skills Certificates and Certificates of Achievement in over 80 occupational fields.
The College offers a broad range of intramural sports activities for students, faculty, and staff members. Some of the activities offered include tennis, racquetball, basketball, weight lifting, swimming, horseshoes, flag football, softball, volleyball, soccer, golf, water volleyball, bowling and table tennis.
The main campus of Del Mar College is in Corpus Christi, TX (a large city). The school is a public school. Del Mar College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
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 business and management, nutrition and exercise therapy, and mechanics and repair.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Del Mar College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 11,167 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Del Mar College
101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897
General Phone: (361) 698-1255
http://www.delmar.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 222 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 188 | business management, MIS, accounting technology, business, logistics, finance, marketing, sales and marketing, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 169 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, sign language translation, foreign language and literature, political science, history |
| Mechanics and Repair | 138 | aircraft maintenance, HVAC, automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, communications install and repair, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 123 | respiratory care tech, radiographer, dental hygienist, surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical lab tech, nuclear medical tech, dental assistant, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 75 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police, criminal science, fire protection tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 57 | psychology, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling, marriage and family therapy |
| Education and Teaching | 56 | elementary school teaching, early childhood special ed, history teaching, foreign language teaching, English teaching, education of hearing impaired, art education, education of developmentally delayed, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 32 | child development, social work, child care management, family and consumer science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 32 | health and physical education, occupational therapist assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 31 | chef training, restaurant and catering management, waiter/waittress |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 28 | chemical tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 28 | cosmetology |
| Medical Administration | 21 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Production Trades | 21 | welding, machinist |
| Science | 17 | biology, chemistry, chemical physics |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | occupational safety tech, architectural drafting, drafting, architectural engineering tech |
| Media | 15 | journalism, advertising, radio and television, photo and film tech |
| Construction Trades | 15 | property management |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Music | 6 | music performance, music theory and composition |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer security, computer applications programming, computer programming |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
| Hospitality | 2 | hotel management |
Number of programs and degrees for Del Mar College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 996 | 84 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 300 | 37 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 42 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Del Mar College had a total enrollment of 11,167 students (5,282 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Corpus Christi, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,122 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,010 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Del Mar College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356300)
Del Mar College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 94 | 79 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 45 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 28 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $88,744 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $88,744 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 44 | $67,946 | 36 | $67,125 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $58,792 | 16 | $57,612 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 37 | $52,421 | 40 | $52,517 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $44,615 | 30 | $45,427 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 19 | $45,637 | 28 | $45,965 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 146 | $55,408 | 150 | $53,925 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
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
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, 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
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Del Mar College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 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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