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John Tyler Community College, also referred to as JTCC, is a coeducational, public, two-year community college. It is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. Its main campus is located in Chester, Virginia, United States. It has another campus in Midlothian, Virginia. It was established in 1967. It was named after President John Tyler, who was from the Greater Richmond Region and is buried in Hollywood Cemetery.
John Tyler Community College is organized into the following academic divisions:
The College grants admission to more than 11,000 students annually. John Tyler Community College is well known for majors it offers in the fields of drama and performing arts and therapy and counseling.
John Tyler Community College can be found in Chester, VA (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at John Tyler Community College.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at John Tyler Community College are in drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way John Tyler Community College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 8,082 students were enrolled in the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"John Tyler Community College is one of twenty three comprehensive community colleges comprising the Virginia Community College System. As an open-access, two-year institution, the college is committed to creating a supportive, learning-centered environment and providing flexible, cost-effective quality educational and workforce training programs that prepare students for transfer, gainful employment, life-long learning, personal fulfillment and social responsibility as global citizens in a rapidly changing world."
More complete details are provided below.
John Tyler Community College
13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA 23831-5316
General Phone: (804) 796-4000
http://www.jtcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 254 | mental and social health services, physical therapist assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 225 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 142 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 25 | business administration, accounting and related services |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and administration |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 18 | funeral and mortuary |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | child care provider |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 14 | various performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | mechanical engineering related tech, industrial tech |
| Construction Trades | 8 | construction |
| Architecture and Planning | 8 | architectural tech |
| Production Trades | 5 | precision metal working, welding |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
| Office and Administration | 0 | business support services |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | industrial electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for John Tyler Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 512 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 218 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 28 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, John Tyler Community College had a total enrollment of 8,082 students (4,484 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 98% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,635 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,889 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
John Tyler Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 400400)
John Tyler Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 47 |
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 | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $56,947 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $63,631 | 5 | $62,801 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $63,546 | 12 | $59,165 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $52,139 | 21 | $55,181 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $43,930 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $59,847 | 43 | $55,871 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets John Tyler Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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