Hagerstown Community College is located in a medium-sized suburb, in Hagerstown, Maryland. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Hagerstown Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study business and management.
Hagerstown Community College maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 3,521 students (1,982 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"HCC offers a diverse array of courses and programs designed to address the curricular functions of university transfer, career entry or advancement, adult basic skills enhancement, general and continuing education, as well as student and community service."
More complete details are provided below.
Hagerstown Community College
11400 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742-6590
http://www.hagerstowncc.edu
Hagerstown Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 139 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 90 | business, MIS, accounting technology, business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 84 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, various nursing |
| Transportation | 50 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 28 | radiation therapist, mental health services tech, health diagnostic professions |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | education, elementary school teaching |
| Office And Administration | 15 | receptionist, executive secretary, administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer product certification |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | mechanical engineering tech, architectural drafting, electromechanical tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | medical secretary, clinical assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | child care management |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Hagerstown Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 348 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 146 | 17 |
In 2005, Hagerstown Community College had a total enrollment of 3,521 students (1,982 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 79% |
| Pennsylvania | 17% |
| West Virginia | 3% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hagerstown, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Hagerstown Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 207400)
Hagerstown Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $69,705 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $62,256 | 6 | $58,751 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $64,432 | 8 | $60,837 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $47,374 | 7 | $49,718 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $42,644 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,802 | 12 | $38,065 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $54,725 | 33 | $46,890 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 25 | 61 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Basketball | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Track | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 13 | 18 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Receptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hagerstown Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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 placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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