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John C Calhoun State Community College is a public school of higher education situated in Alabama. It is a comprehensive, open-admission community college that offers certificate programs and associate degree programs to its students. The main Decatur campus is set on 110 acres and serves more than 9,000 students at present. The college has separate campuses in:
The sports teams of the university are known as the Warhawks, and the teams participate in softball and baseball in the Alabama Community College Conference. Bo Bice, American Idol runner-up, and Jorge Posada, catcher of the New York Yankees are a few distinguished alumni of the college.
The campus of John C Calhoun State Community College is in Tanner, AL, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at John C Calhoun State Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in landscaping and horticulture, liberal arts, and production trades.
Its open admissions system makes John C Calhoun State Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, John C Calhoun State Community College had 9,117 students enrolled (6,598 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
John C Calhoun State Community College
6250 U S Highway 31 N
Tanner, AL 35671
General Phone: (256) 306-2500
http://www.calhoun.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 324 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 209 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 58 | drafting, aerospace engineering tech, HVAC tech, industrial production tech, electrical/electronic tech, quality and safety tech, electronics tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 34 | dental assistant, surgical tech, opticianry, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, health diagnostic professions |
| Production Trades | 33 | upholsterer, welding, tool and die tech |
| Construction Trades | 32 | electrician, masonry, carpentry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 21 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 16 | applied horticulture |
| Engineering | 14 | military technologies |
| Business and Management | 14 | business management |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | child care management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 11 | cosmetology, manicurist, barber, personal grooming |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | massage therapy |
| Media | 6 | photo and film tech |
| Music | 6 | various music studies, music history and theory |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Design | 4 | design and visual communication |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 1 | fire services administration, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech, chemical tech |
| Transportation | 0 | truck and bus driver |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for John C Calhoun State Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 636 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 124 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 60 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, John C Calhoun State Community College had a total enrollment of 9,117 students (6,598 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 98% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
John C Calhoun State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 101300)
John C Calhoun State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 54 | 50 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 21 |
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 | academic year | 69 | $57,577 | 71 | $51,477 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $57,577 | 71 | $51,477 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28 | 19 | 47 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 19 | 19 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
ENGINEERING
Military Technologies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets John C Calhoun State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | 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 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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