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.
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.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Del Mar College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 12,006 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 195 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 160 | MIS, business management, business, accounting technology, finance, marketing, fashion merchandising |
| Mechanics And Repair | 156 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, communications install and repair, aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair, diesel mechanics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 113 | radiographyer, surgical tech, dental assistant, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical lab tech, mental health services tech |
| Liberal Arts | 110 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, sign language translation, English, foreign language and literature, history, speech and rhetoric, geography, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 99 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, criminal science, fire protection tech |
| Education And Teaching | 62 | elementary school teaching, multilingual education, English teaching, health teaching, history teaching, art education, middle school teaching, special ed, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 57 | child development, child care management, social work, child care provider |
| Production Trades | 51 | machinist, welding |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 39 | chef training, waiter/waittress, restaurant and catering management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 35 | cosmetology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | psychology, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 30 | occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | drafting, occupational safety tech, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Media | 22 | journalism, radio and television, advertising, radio and TV tech |
| Construction Trades | 17 | property management |
| Law | 16 | legal assistant, court reporting, legal secretary |
| Hospitality | 16 | hotel management, tourism and travel, restaurant and food services management |
| Medical Adminstration | 16 | medical records tech, medical secretary, health care facilities management |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 13 | chemical tech |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Office And Administration | 7 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Music | 2 | music performance |
| Engineering | 2 | electrical engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Del Mar College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 790 | 89 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 465 | 42 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 43 | 3 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (361) 698-1248
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $77,912 | 6 | $79,144 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $31,079 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $70,968 | 13 | $61,371 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 53 | $59,951 | 42 | $59,535 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $50,664 | 25 | $50,977 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $43,747 | 29 | $43,997 |
| Instructor | academic year | 44 | $39,062 | 38 | $39,167 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 148 | $49,232 | 134 | $48,800 |
*: 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
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
(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% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | 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 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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