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Henry Ford Community College is a public college situated in Dearborn, Michigan and was established in 1938. This accredited 2-year university occupies 75 acres, and has more than 10,000 undergraduates at present. The college offers certificate programs and Associate degrees in health science, culinary arts, fine arts sciences and liberal arts disciplines.
HFCC's Center for Lifelong Learning offers courses for professional development. Henry Ford also offers a Honors Program, a radio station (WHFR 89.3 FM), and a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.
Henry Ford’s sports teams are nicknamed the Hawks, and the college has 17 intramural teams. The university also has many intercollegiate teams like women’s volleyball, softball and basketball, and men’s golf, basketball and baseball.
The main campus of Henry Ford Community College is in Dearborn, MI (a small city). The school is a public school. Henry Ford Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to architecture and planning.
Henry Ford Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Henry Ford Community College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 13,983 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Henry Ford Community College
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128-1495
General Phone: (313) 845-9600
http://www.hfcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 250 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 235 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Business and Management | 173 | business management, business, accounting and related services, customer service management, accounting technology, logistics |
| Engineering Technician | 102 | CAD and design, HVAC tech, manufacturing tech, electronics tech, industrial production tech, energy systems tech, electromechanical instrument tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 97 | industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair |
| Education and Teaching | 79 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, special ed, early childhood education |
| Medical Support and Technology | 77 | radiographer, medical assistant, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, pre-pharmacy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 68 | criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 60 | computer programming, computer networking, computer and media applications, web design |
| Office and Administration | 45 | office management, executive secretary, administrative assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 27 | chef training, pastry, waiter/waittress, restaurant and catering management |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant |
| Hospitality | 17 | hospitality management, hotel management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 16 | commercial art |
| Medical Administration | 14 | medical receptionist, medical office management, medical billing, clinical assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | child care provider |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | physical therapist assistant |
| Architecture and Planning | 9 | architectural tech |
| Media | 8 | mass communication, animation and special effects |
| Design | 7 | interior design, illustration |
| Science | 7 | biology |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | health and fitness |
| Music | 2 | various music studies |
| Fine Arts | 1 | ceramics |
Number of programs and degrees for Henry Ford Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,128 | 43 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 123 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 97 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, Henry Ford Community College had a total enrollment of 13,983 students (9,912 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dearborn, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,264 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,384 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,288 |
Financial Aid:
Henry Ford Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 227000)
Henry Ford Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 83 | 55 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 24 |
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 | academic year | 100 | $91,405 | 79 | $82,135 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 100 | $91,405 | 79 | $82,135 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Management
Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Illustration
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Henry Ford Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
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 part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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