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Hillsborough Community College is a public 2-year college with 5 campuses throughout Florida. The locations of the university campuses include MacDill AFB, Ybor City, Plant City, Dale Mabry and Brandon. HCC offers enrollment to more than 40,000 students, and was established in 1968. The university offers:
The university has men’s volleyball, tennis, softball and basketball teams, and women’s basketball and softball teams. American author Geoffrey Giuliano graduated from HCC.
Hillsborough Community College is in a large city, in Tampa, FL. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Hillsborough Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Hillsborough Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Hillsborough Community College, in 2007-2008, had 22,621 students (16,390 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hillsborough Community College, a public, comprehensive institution of higher education, empowers students to excel through its superior teaching and service in an innovative learning environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Hillsborough Community College
39 Columbia Drive
Tampa, FL 33606-3584
General Phone: (813) 253-7000
http://www.hccfl.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,644 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 541 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 510 | fire-fighting, security and loss prevention, criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration, forensic science, fire protection tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 145 | opticianry, radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, nuclear medical tech, respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, mental health services tech, dental assistant, ... |
| Business and Management | 75 | business management, accounting technology, operations management, entrepreneurship, management information systems, accounting and related services, marketing, MIS |
| Engineering Technician | 58 | architectural engineering tech, computer systems tech, drafting, environmental control tech, biomedical tech, electronics tech, manufacturing tech |
| Construction Trades | 56 | electrician, pipefitting, plumbing, carpentry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 36 | systems analyst, computer services management, computer applications programming |
| Law | 27 | legal assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 25 | child care management, child care provider |
| Mechanics and Repair | 24 | autobody repair, HVAC, communications install and repair |
| Medical Administration | 15 | medical records tech |
| Office and Administration | 9 | executive secretary |
| Education and Teaching | 7 | education of hearing impaired |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 6 | restaurant and catering management |
| Hospitality | 5 | restaurant and food services management, hospitality management |
| Production Trades | 2 | sheet metal tech |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 2 | aquaculture |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1 | community health services |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | cinematography |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | landscaping |
| Media | 1 | radio and TV tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | dietitian assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Hillsborough Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,193 | 40 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 807 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 125 | 12 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 66 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Hillsborough Community College had a total enrollment of 22,621 students (16,390 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Hillsborough Community College offers campus housing for 420 of its 16,390 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Tampa, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,347 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,438 |
| Room and board | $ 6,552 |
| Room charge | $ 546 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,950 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,475 |
Financial Aid:
Hillsborough Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 787000)
Hillsborough Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 80 | 99 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 37 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $68,269 | 18 | $63,898 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $51,005 | 6 | $59,195 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $54,943 | 15 | $53,777 |
| Instructor | academic year | 87 | $47,380 | 114 | $47,299 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 126 | $50,802 | 153 | $50,354 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 43 | 67 |
| Basketball | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 37 | 43 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
PRODUCTION TRADES
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hillsborough Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (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 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 campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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