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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, Pennsylvania, 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 and security and law enforcement.
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 2005, the school had 10,627 students enrolled (6,511 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Delaware County Community College
901 S Media Line Rd
Media, PA 19063-1094
General Phone: (610) 359-5000
Admissions Phone: (610) 359-5050
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 359-5330
http://www.dccc.edu
Delaware County Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 193 | business management, human resources, electronic commerce, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, retail, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 185 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, anthropology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 153 | registered nursing, surgical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 109 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Education And Teaching | 94 | teacher ed, early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 70 | electrician, plumbing, carpentry, power transmission, property management |
| Science | 55 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 52 | medical coding, surgical tech, medical assistant, respiratory care tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 39 | psychology |
| Media | 39 | communication studies, journalism, communication and journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 36 | computer networking, computer and info science, web design, computer applications programming, webmastering |
| Mechanics And Repair | 34 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | architectural engineering tech, CAD and design, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, biomedical tech, robotics tech, HVAC tech, computer systems tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 21 | health unit coordinator, medical transcription, health unit manager |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 13 | commercial art |
| Production Trades | 13 | machinist, machine shop assistant |
| Engineering | 10 | engineering |
| Office And Administration | 7 | data entry, office management, administrative assistant |
| Hospitality | 6 | hotel management |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 4 | science tech, chemical tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 2 | construction management |
Number of programs and degrees for Delaware County Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 867 | 48 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 290 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 8 |
In 2005, Delaware County Community College had a total enrollment of 10,627 students (6,511 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 359-5050
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,830 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,380 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Delaware County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 711000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 359-5330
Delaware County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 40 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 34 | $83,530 | 24 | $82,352 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $80,309 | 10 | $75,645 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $59,323 | 41 | $55,478 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $39,773 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $74,009 | 79 | $65,400 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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/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
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
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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)
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
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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