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Delta College

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 University Center, MI. 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 business and management.

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 2007, had 10,406 students (6,375 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Delta

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

Delta Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management327business management, accounting technology, small business management, marketing, retail, merchandising and buying
Liberal Arts317general studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, international studies, sociology, foreign language and literature, speech and rhetoric, geography
Medical Support And Technology178pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, medical coding, radiation therapist, dental assistant, dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine152registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner
Security And Law Enforcement131criminal justice and police, corrections, fire-fighting, fire protection tech, security and loss prevention, fire services administration
Medical Administration127health unit coordinator, medical transcription, medical receptionist, medical secretary
Education And Teaching62elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, industrial arts teaching
Family And Social Work53child care provider, social work
Mechanics And Repair50automobile mechanics, computer repair, HVAC
Office And Administration45administrative assistant, office management
Computer Science And Engineering43computer networking, computer and media applications, computer and info science courses, webmastering, computer programming, information science
Production Trades43precision production, welding, machine shop assistant
Science41biology, chemistry, geology
Media39journalism, radio and television, animation and special effects
Therapy And Counseling35psychology, physical therapist assistant, physical therapy
Engineering Technician33construction 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 Technician22chemical tech
Law18legal assistant, pre-law
Engineering18engineering
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy14dietitian, occupational therapy, sports and fitness management, movement therapy, recreational therapy
Construction Trades12building inspection and management
Design11interior design
Mathematics11mathematics
Art Studies10visual and performing arts
Beauty And Cosmetology8salon management
Fine Arts7fine arts
Conservation And Resource Management4conservation, forestry, environmental science
Music2music
Funeral And Mortuary Science1funeral and mortuary
Architecture And Planning1architecture
Drama And Performing Arts1acting
Medicine1pre-dentistry

Number of programs and degrees for Delta in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,20781
Award of less than 1 academic year28912
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years20929
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years1128

Delta Student Body

In 2007, Delta had a total enrollment of 10,406 students (6,375 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White81%
Black9%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1928%
20-2121%
22-2415%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-396%
40-497%
50-642%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Michigan100%

Delta Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time46 %

Delta Room and Board (2007)

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 Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Delta has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6172
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2229
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1116

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year23$85,53726$83,536
Associate professoracademic year28$77,61628$74,923
Assistant professoracademic year20$70,03229$67,840
Instructoracademic year23$55,53834$55,591
All faculty totalacademic year94$72,538117$69,463

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

Delta Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total131629
Basketball8513
All Other Sports51116

Delta Degree Programs (2007)

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

DESIGN
Interior Design

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

MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies

MUSIC
Music, General

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

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 2%Delta % of degrees in medical adminstration
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Delta Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Delta Number of students
% of degrees in science and laboratory technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Delta % of degrees in science and laboratory technician
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Delta % of degrees in production trades
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Delta Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Delta Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Delta % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Delta % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Delta % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in media
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Delta % of degrees in media
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 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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