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Howard Community College can be found in Columbia, Maryland (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Howard Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering and liberal arts.
Howard Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 6,841 students were enrolled in Howard Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Howard Community College creates an environment that inspires learning and the lifelong pursuit of personal and professional goals. The college provides open access and innovative learning systems to respond to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. As a vital partner, HCC is a major force in the intellectual, cultural and economic life of its community."
More complete details are provided below.
Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044-3197
General Phone: (410) 772-4800
Admissions Phone: (410) 772-4856
Financial Aid Phone: (410) 772-4912
http://www.howardcc.edu
Howard Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 249 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 92 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 61 | business, business management, MIS, merchandising and sales |
| Education And Teaching | 37 | education, elementary school teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | drafting, biomedical tech, computer systems tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 11 | cardiovascular tech, mental health services tech |
| Engineering | 10 | engineering |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science, computer networking |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | child care management |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | health and medical administrative |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | recreation and leisure studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Howard Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 452 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 14 |
In 2005, Howard Community College had a total enrollment of 6,841 students (4,047 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 97% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbia, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (410) 772-4856
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,874 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,954 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Howard Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 817500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (410) 772-4912
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 41 | 71 |
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 | * | 10 | $84,090 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $65,326 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $88,419 | 14 | $76,955 |
*: 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 | 12 | $74,550 | 22 | $68,053 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $59,310 | 10 | $57,799 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $49,325 | 16 | $48,457 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $40,991 | 8 | $44,126 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $58,644 | 57 | $56,552 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Basketball | 7 | 5 | 12 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Howard Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission 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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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