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Delaware County Community College is a two-year community college, located in the Philadelphia area. It was founded in the year 1967. The college boasts of two campuses, three centers and several other locations throughout Delaware and Chester County and Pennsylvania. The main campus is located in Media.
The college offers a variety of programs and courses in several fields of study like nursing, healthcare, business and IT, communications, arts and humanities, mathematics and sciences.
DCCC's intercollegiate athletic programs provide competitive activities for students. The college has several sports clubs and sports teams. Their teams participate in various sports like soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball and softball.
The campus of Delaware County Community College is in Media, PA, which is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Delaware County Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, business and management, and education and teaching.
Its open admissions system makes Delaware County Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Delaware County Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 10,816 students enrolled (7,434 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Delaware County Community College is to offer educational programs and services that are accessible, comprehensive, community centered and flexible in order to enhance the development
of the community and residents of its service area."
More complete details are provided below.
Delaware County Community College
901 S Media Line Rd
Media, PA 19063-1094
General Phone: (610) 359-5000
http://www.dccc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 242 | registered nursing, surgical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Business and Management | 206 | business management, accounting technology, human resources, MIS, electronic commerce, entrepreneurship, retail |
| Liberal Arts | 184 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, anthropology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 141 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Education and Teaching | 118 | teacher ed, early childhood education |
| Medical Support and Technology | 65 | medical assistant, medical coding, surgical tech, health service and sciences, respiratory care tech |
| Science | 62 | biological and physical sciences |
| Media | 52 | communication studies, journalism, communication and journalism, animation and special effects |
| Therapy and Counseling | 41 | psychology |
| Construction Trades | 38 | electrician, carpentry, construction manager, plumbing, property management, power transmission |
| Mechanics and Repair | 35 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, CAD and design, robotics tech, biomedical tech, telecommunications tech, computer systems tech, ... |
| Medical Administration | 25 | health unit coordinator, health unit manager, medical transcription |
| Law | 22 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | computer and info science, computer networking, web design, webmastering, computer applications programming |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 12 | commercial art, photography |
| Hospitality | 10 | hotel management |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 5 | science tech, chemical tech |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Office and Administration | 3 | data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations, office management |
| Production Trades | 3 | machinist, machine shop assistant |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 2 | construction management |
Number of programs and degrees for Delaware County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,036 | 55 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 259 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Delaware County Community College had a total enrollment of 10,816 students (7,434 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 76% |
| (Foreign Students) | 24% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 96% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Media, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,580 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid:
Delaware County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 711000)
Delaware County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | academic year | 25 | $92,565 | 18 | $90,238 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $81,616 | 15 | $77,815 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $65,107 | 42 | $63,150 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $43,589 | 6 | $43,589 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $76,514 | 81 | $70,436 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Delaware County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (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 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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