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Delta College, Michigan

Delta College

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:

  • The Midland Center
  • The Planetarium & Learning Center in Bay City
  • The Ricker Center in Saginaw

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.

Overview of Delta College

Delta is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Bay City, Michigan. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Delta earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Delta include security and law enforcement.

Delta Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.

Faculty

Some professors at Delta are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.

Student Body

Delta, in 2005, had 10,274 students (6,065 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to be an innovative and responsive community college dedicated to meeting the diverse educational and personal growth needs of our students by providing excellent learning opportunities and support services."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Delta

Delta College
1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710
General Phone: (989) 686-9000
Admissions Phone: (989) 686-9093
Financial Aid Phone: (989) 686-9080
http://www.delta.edu

Delta Programs and Degrees (2005)

Delta awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts242liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, speech and rhetoric, international studies, geography, foreign language and literature, history, ...
Business And Management241business management, accounting technology, small business management, marketing, merchandising and buying, retail, fashion merchandising, special products marketing, ...
Medical Support And Technology229pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, dental assistant, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, respiratory care tech, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine147registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nurse practitioner
Security And Law Enforcement144criminal justice and police, corrections, fire-fighting, fire protection tech, fire services administration
Medical Adminstration110health unit coordinator, medical transcription, medical receptionist, medical secretary, health and medical administrative
Education And Teaching68elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, teacher aide, industrial arts teaching, business teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, ...
Computer Science And Engineering61computer and media applications, webmastering, computer programming, systems analyst, information science, computer networking, computer and info science courses, data processing tech
Therapy And Counseling44psychology, physical therapist assistant, physical therapy, massage therapy
Engineering Technician43architectural engineering tech, drafting, mechanical engineering tech, environmental engineering tech, construction engineering tech, quality control tech, water quality and recycling tech, electronics tech, ...
Science42biology, chemistry, geology, biotechnology
Family And Social Work40child care provider, social work, family and consumer science, community organization
Office And Administration36administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry, business support services
Media34radio and television, animation and special effects, journalism, platemaker/imager, radio and TV tech
Production Trades27welding, precision production, machine shop assistant, precision metal working
Mechanics And Repair19automobile mechanics, HVAC
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy15recreational therapy, sports and fitness management, occupational therapy, dietitian, movement therapy
Art Studies13visual and performing arts
Engineering10engineering, engineering management
Design10interior design
Law9legal assistant, pre-law
Construction Trades8building inspection and management
Science And Laboratory Technician7chemical tech
Medicine6pre-med, pre-veterinary, health professions, pre-dentistry
Mathematics5mathematics
Fine Arts5fine arts
Music1music
Conservation And Resource Management0forestry, environmental science, conservation
Architecture And Planning0architecture
Drama And Performing Arts0acting, drama
Religion And Philosophy0philosophy
Funeral And Mortuary Science0funeral and mortuary
Transportation0commercial pilot and flight crew
Agricultural Science And Management0agricultural operations
Real Estate And Construction Management0real estate

Number of programs and degrees for Delta in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,028114
Award of less than 1 academic year2606
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years23548
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years9313

Delta Student Body

In 2005, Delta had a total enrollment of 10,274 students (6,065 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White81%
Black8%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1928%
20-2120%
22-2415%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-396%
40-498%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Michigan100%

Delta Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time42 %
Part-Time24 %

Delta Room and Board (2005)

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.

Delta Faculty

Delta has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured7474
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1217
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2125

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year25$79,62527$77,504
Associate professoracademic year36$71,88927$71,565
Assistant professoracademic year16$64,17223$63,698
Instructoracademic year25$55,37326$53,545
Lectureracademic year5$36,94013$36,977
All faculty totalacademic year107$67,051116$63,473

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Delta Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total101727
Basketball6814
All Other Sports4913

Delta Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)

ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Merchandising and Buying Operations
Retailing and Retail Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
Special Products Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
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

DESIGN
Interior Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
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
Community Organization and Advocacy
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Journalism
Platemaker/Imager
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
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

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Precision Metal Working, Other
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

Delta Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Delta Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 1%Delta % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 1%Delta % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Delta Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Delta Number of students
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 9%Delta Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Delta Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in business and management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%Delta % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Delta % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in media
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Delta % of degrees in media
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Delta % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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