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Parsons, Kansas is home to Labette Community College. Parsons is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Labette Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in media, music, education and teaching, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Labette Community College has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Labette Community College has 1,222 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Labette Community College provides affordable and accessible quality teaching and lifelong learning opportunities in a supportive environment that is respectful of individual values and social diversity, personal and community goals, and the needs of the ever changing local and global economy."
More complete details are provided below.
Labette Community College
200 S 14th
Parsons, KS 67357-4201
General Phone: (620) 421-6700
http://www.labette.edu
Labette Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 96 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 38 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, pre-pharmacy |
| Education And Teaching | 29 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, special education |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | social services, history, English |
| Business And Management | 17 | business, accounting, financial services marketing, accounting technology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and police |
| Media | 7 | communication studies, digital communications |
| Music | 6 | various music studies |
| Office And Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Medicine | 3 | medical preparatory |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Science | 1 | biology, physical sciences, chemistry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Labette Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 168 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 64 | 4 |
In 2005, Labette Community College had a total enrollment of 1,222 students (707 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 80% |
| Oklahoma | 7% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Puerto Rico | 3% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 45 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Parsons, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,070 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,690 |
| Room and board | $ 680 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
Financial Aid:
Labette Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 193000)
Labette Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $33,197 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $33,197 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $35,379 | 11 | $41,618 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $35,379 | 11 | $41,618 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 95 | 40 | 135 |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Basketball | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 26 | 67 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Labette Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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