 |
|
|
|
Grays Harbor College, commonly referred to as GHC, was founded in 1930. It is a community college and is located in Aberdeen, Washington. The main campus of the college is spread across an area of 120 acres. GHC also has education centers in Ilwaco, Raymond, and Elma. A number of associate's and bachelor’s degrees are offered in arts, science, business and various other fields of study. Distance education programs are also available here. Apart from these, the college also organizes the adult basic education programs, and workforce education programs.
Grays Harbor College participates in a wide variety of sports including baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf, and softball. The college’s athletic teams are known as the Chokers. The Chokers compete in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges.
The campus of Grays Harbor is in Aberdeen, WA, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Grays Harbor include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration, construction trades, and production trades.
Its open admissions system makes Grays Harbor an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Grays Harbor had 2,050 students enrolled (1,653 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Grays Harbor College is a student-centered institution that inspires academic achievement, prepares an excellent workforce, and fosters personal growth by providing outstanding educational and cultural opportunities for improving lives in a global community."
More complete details are provided below.
Grays Harbor College
1620 Edward P Smith Dr
Aberdeen, WA 98520-7599
General Phone: (360) 532-9020
http://ghc.ctc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 163 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Office and Administration | 102 | data entry, office management, general office occupations |
| Construction Trades | 76 | property management, carpentry |
| Production Trades | 57 | welding |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 47 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Transportation | 35 | truck and bus driver |
| Business and Management | 23 | accounting technology, business management, business |
| Medical Support and Technology | 12 | medical coding, pharmacy tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 12 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Medical Administration | 9 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | mental and social health services |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | CAD and design |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | wetlands management, conservation |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer networking, computer support |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | early childhood education |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and police |
| Science | 2 | physical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Grays Harbor in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 245 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 242 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 75 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Grays Harbor had a total enrollment of 2,050 students (1,653 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 9% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 98% |
| New York | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Aberdeen, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,656 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,833 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Grays Harbor participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 377900)
Grays Harbor has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $59,320 | 6 | $57,113 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $59,320 | 6 | $57,113 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $51,442 | 17 | $48,886 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $51,442 | 17 | $48,886 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 8 | 10 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Grays Harbor Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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 Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Grays Harbor.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Grays Harbor with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Grays Harbor(What are QuickSchools?)
Construction Trades
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
