Labette Community College, or LCC, was originally established in 1923 as the Parsons Junior College. It was renamed the Labette Community Junior College in 1967, and finally came to be known as the Labette Community College in 1978. It is located in Parsons, Kansas.
Labette Community College awards the Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Arts, Associate in General Studies, and Associate in Science degrees. Students can opt for courses in the academic areas of English, criminal justice, mathematics, sciences, nursing, education, and computer sciences, among others.
The athletics department of Labette Community College fields teams in baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. The teams are known as the Cardinals. Students are also members of societies such as the Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, and Student Nurses Organization.
Parsons, KS 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 music, media, education and teaching, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Labette Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,349 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Labette Community College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Labette Community College provides quality learning opportunities in a supportive environment for success in a changing world."
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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 109 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Education and Teaching | 58 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Medical Support and Technology | 39 | radiographer, respiratory care tech, pre-pharmacy |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | social services, American studies, English |
| Business and Management | 12 | business, accounting, finance, MIS |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer and info science, computer networking |
| Media | 6 | recording arts tech, digital communications, desktop publishing and imaging, communication studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Science | 1 | biology, chemistry |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music, music performance |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technology |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | computer repair |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-veterinary |
Number of programs and degrees for Labette Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 212 | 34 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 54 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Labette Community College had a total enrollment of 1,349 students (1,075 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
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 | $ 2,820 |
| Room and board | $ 680 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 825 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 6 | $47,593 | 6 | $49,092 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $39,723 | 4 | $41,597 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $27,207 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $32,603 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $38,224 | 16 | $42,019 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91 | 56 | 147 |
| Basketball | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 44 | 42 | 86 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Labette Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
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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