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Hinds Community College's central campus is located in Raymond, in Mississippi. This accredited educational institution was founded in 1917 and serves more than 15,000 undergraduates every year. The college offers secondary career education, vocational programs, technical degree programs and various short-term training courses. The branch campuses include:
Hinds Community College official colors are white and maroon, and the mascot is the Eagles. The college has men’s track, tennis, soccer, golf, football, basketball and baseball teams and women’s track, tennis, soccer, softball and basketball teams.
Hinds Community College is located in a rural area, in Raymond, MS. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Hinds Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees.
Hinds Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 9,941 students (10,069 full-time equivalent).
Hinds Community College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Hinds Community College does offer meal plans to students.
More complete details are provided below.
Hinds Community College
501 East Main Street
Raymond, MS 39154
General Phone: (601) 857-5261
http://www.hindscc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 344 | general studies, sign language translation, English, sociology, history, cartography, speech and rhetoric, social services, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 342 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 147 | surgical tech, dental assistant, radiographer, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, dental hygienist, veterinary assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, ... |
| Office and Administration | 101 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 82 | electrician, masonry, carpentry, apparel and textile marketing, plumbing, apparel and textile manufacture |
| Mechanics and Repair | 69 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, computer repair, electrical installation and repair, aircraft maintenance, engine machinist, ... |
| Business and Management | 67 | business, marketing, vehicle parts marketing, MIS |
| Family and Social Work | 64 | child care provider, family and consumer science, child care management |
| Engineering Technician | 35 | drafting, electronics tech, telecommunications tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 33 | cosmetology, barber |
| Production Trades | 30 | welding, machinist, machine shop assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 26 | computer networking, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Education and Teaching | 25 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, business teaching |
| Law | 23 | legal assistant, court reporting, pre-law |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | physical therapist assistant, psychology, physical therapy |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 15 | institutional food workers, culinary arts, meat cutting |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and safety |
| Design | 15 | graphic design |
| Medical Administration | 11 | medical records tech, medical records admin |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 11 | agricultural operations, agricultural mechanization courses, agriculture |
| Hospitality | 9 | hospitality management, tourism and travel, hotel management |
| Media | 9 | printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech, journalism, radio and television, communication studies |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 5 | landscaping |
| Medicine | 5 | pre-med, health professions, pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | occupational therapy |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Science | 3 | biology, geology, chemistry |
| Architecture and Planning | 2 | architecture |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | dance, drama |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Transportation | 2 | aviation operations |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Hinds Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,149 | 95 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 338 | 33 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 41 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Hinds Community College had a total enrollment of 9,941 students (10,069 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 56% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Hinds Community College offers campus housing for 1,722 of its 10,069 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Raymond, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,906 |
| Room and board | $ 3,033 |
| Room charge | $ 2,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,460 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,375 |
Financial Aid:
Hinds Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 240700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 160 | 292 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 33 | $47,740 | 67 | $43,679 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 33 | $47,740 | 67 | $43,679 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 127 | $44,788 | 225 | $48,566 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 127 | $44,788 | 225 | $48,566 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 152 | 59 | 211 |
| Football | 60 | 2 | 62 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Track | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 41 | 76 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanization, Other
Agriculture, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Institutional Food Workers
Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Language Interpretation and Translation
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Engine Machinist
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hinds Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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