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Frederick Community College was established in 1957 as an evening school. It was given the status of a college in 1970, and now offers enrollment to more than 15,000 students every year.
FCC awards associates degrees in arts, teaching, science and applied science, and certificates in over 50 different fields of study. Online courses and special classes in emergency management are also offered by the college. There are 7 academic divisions of the college:
Students of FCC participate in a variety of sports sponsored by the college. Men’s teams play baseball, basketball, golf and soccer, while the women’s teams participate in basketball, volleyball, softball, golf and soccer.
The main campus of Frederick Community College is in Frederick, MD (a small city). The school is a public school. Frederick Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to business and management and liberal arts.
Frederick Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Salaries for full-time faculty at Frederick Community College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, the school had 5,152 enrolled students.
Student athletes at Frederick Community College belong to the Other for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"FCC, as a learning college, prepares individuals to meet the challenges of a diverse, global
society through quality, accessible, innovative, lifelong learning. We are a student-centered,
community-focused college.
FCC offers courses, degrees, certificates, and programs for workforce preparation, transfer, and
personal enrichment. Through these offerings, FCC enhances the quality of life and economic vitality
of our region."
More complete details are provided below.
Frederick Community College
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702-2964
General Phone: (301) 846-2400
http://www.frederick.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 274 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 149 | business, accounting technology, MIS, business management, management information systems, business statistics, banking, business administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 80 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 53 | respiratory care tech, surgical tech, nuclear medical tech, medical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 30 | child care management, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and police, corrections and criminal justice |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | elementary school teaching, education, Spanish teaching, early childhood education, math teaching, education of hearing impaired |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Hospitality | 3 | hotel management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | drafting, software tech, architectural drafting, computer systems tech, electronics tech |
| Construction Trades | 2 | building inspection and management, construction manager |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | aircraft powerplant tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 1 | chef training |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
| Media | 0 | radio and TV tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Frederick Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 550 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 104 | 35 |
In 2007, Frederick Community College had a total enrollment of 5,152 students (3,020 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Frederick, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,957 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,637 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Frederick Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 207100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 55 |
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $85,510 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $78,703 | 8 | $79,714 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $69,188 | 11 | $70,481 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $53,463 | 35 | $57,149 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $69,658 | 54 | $63,208 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Other |
| Baseball | Other |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 12 | 35 |
| Basketball | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 11 | 21 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business Statistics
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Software Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Frederick Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% |  |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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