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Lehigh Carbon Community College, also known as LCCC, is a two-year community college located in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, United States. The college was established in 1966. LCCC is flexible and provides full and part-time schedules and online courses. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
LCCC is home to several student clubs and organizations on campus including the Horticulture Club, Hospitality Management Club, Occupational Therapy Assistant Club, and Phi Theta Kappa.
LCCC’S athletic department fields more than five men’s and women’s sports teams. They compete in the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference. The teams are known as the Cougars.
Lehigh Carbon Community College is found in Schnecksville, PA. Schnecksville is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Lehigh Carbon Community College.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Lehigh Carbon Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 7,184 in 2007-2008 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Responding to the community by providing affordable, accessible, and high quality education."
More complete details are provided below.
Lehigh Carbon Community College
4525 Education Park Dr
Schnecksville, PA 18078-2598
General Phone: (610) 799-2121
http://www.lccc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 133 | education, early childhood education, teacher aide, special ed, Montessori teaching, teaching English or French as second language |
| Business and Management | 121 | business management, accounting technology, logistics, human resources, operations management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 116 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, humanities, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 74 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 46 | medical coding, veterinary assistant, medical assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 43 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety, corrections, corrections and criminal justice |
| Therapy and Counseling | 29 | physical therapist assistant, psychology |
| Medical Administration | 24 | medical billing, medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | electronics tech, drafting, construction engineering tech, drafting and design tech, manufacturing tech, biomedical tech, computer systems tech, computer engineering tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer networking, systems analyst, information science, web design, computer security, computer programming, computer support |
| Media | 18 | recording arts tech, animation and special effects, communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 17 | occupational therapist assistant, sports and fitness management |
| Law | 16 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Construction Trades | 16 | lineworker, electrician |
| Hospitality | 11 | hotel management, tourism and travel |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 11 | commercial art |
| Mechanics and Repair | 11 | HVAC, industrial electronics tech, avionics maintenance |
| Engineering | 9 | mechanical engineering, engineering |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 8 | culinary arts services |
| Science | 7 | biotechnology, physical sciences, biology |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 7 | construction management |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 6 | chemical tech |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | human services, social service professions |
| Transportation | 5 | commercial pilot and flight crew, air transportation, aviation operations |
| Design | 4 | interior design, fashion design |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, executive secretary |
| Production Trades | 0 | tool and die tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | horticultural science |
Number of programs and degrees for Lehigh Carbon Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 643 | 70 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 80 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 65 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Lehigh Carbon Community College had a total enrollment of 7,184 students (4,402 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
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 | $ 5,670 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Lehigh Carbon Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 681000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 68 |
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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $55,229 | 6 | $53,607 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 8 | $47,547 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $63,356 | 17 | $52,928 |
*: 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 | 5 | $82,801 | 18 | $65,826 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $55,297 | 14 | $54,863 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $50,846 | 12 | $48,322 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $44,243 | 7 | $42,097 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $56,084 | 51 | $55,441 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Lineworker
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Montessori Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Air Transportation, Other
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lehigh Carbon Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 Career 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 Has ROTC (army)
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