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Delta College is a two-year community college located near Bay City, Michigans. It was established in the year 1961. Delta College is a charter member of the National League for Innovation in the Community College.
The college enrolls more than 9,500 students annually. Besides its main campus, Delta college has also established three off-campus centers which include:
Delta College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Eastern Conference of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA). They have won two national championships in varsity play, with the men's basketball team winning in 1989 and the softball team winning in 1999.
Delta is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in University Center, MI. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Delta earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Delta include business and management.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Some professors at Delta are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Delta, in 2007, had 10,406 students (6,375 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Delta College
1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710
General Phone: (989) 686-9000
http://www.delta.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 327 | business management, accounting technology, small business management, marketing, retail, merchandising and buying |
| Liberal Arts | 317 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, international studies, sociology, foreign language and literature, speech and rhetoric, geography |
| Medical Support And Technology | 178 | pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, medical coding, radiation therapist, dental assistant, dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 152 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 131 | criminal justice and police, corrections, fire-fighting, fire protection tech, security and loss prevention, fire services administration |
| Medical Administration | 127 | health unit coordinator, medical transcription, medical receptionist, medical secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 62 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, industrial arts teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 53 | child care provider, social work |
| Mechanics And Repair | 50 | automobile mechanics, computer repair, HVAC |
| Office And Administration | 45 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | computer networking, computer and media applications, computer and info science courses, webmastering, computer programming, information science |
| Production Trades | 43 | precision production, welding, machine shop assistant |
| Science | 41 | biology, chemistry, geology |
| Media | 39 | journalism, radio and television, animation and special effects |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology, physical therapist assistant, physical therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 33 | construction engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, environmental engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, drafting, water quality and recycling tech, quality control tech, environmental control tech, ... |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 22 | chemical tech |
| Law | 18 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Engineering | 18 | engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | dietitian, occupational therapy, sports and fitness management, movement therapy, recreational therapy |
| Construction Trades | 12 | building inspection and management |
| Design | 11 | interior design |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 10 | visual and performing arts |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 8 | salon management |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | conservation, forestry, environmental science |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 1 | funeral and mortuary |
| Architecture And Planning | 1 | architecture |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | acting |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-dentistry |
Number of programs and degrees for Delta in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,207 | 81 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 289 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 209 | 29 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 112 | 8 |
In 2007, Delta had a total enrollment of 10,406 students (6,375 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bay City, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,705 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,205 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Delta participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 225100)
Delta has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 61 | 72 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $85,537 | 26 | $83,536 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $77,616 | 28 | $74,923 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $70,032 | 29 | $67,840 |
| Instructor | academic year | 23 | $55,538 | 34 | $55,591 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 94 | $72,538 | 117 | $69,463 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| Basketball | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 11 | 16 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Merchandising and Buying Operations
Retailing and Retail Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Information Science/Studies
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Forestry, General
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Movement Therapy and Movement Education
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Delta Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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