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Macomb Community College

Macomb Community College

Founded in 1954, Macomb Community College is one of the nation’s leading community colleges. It enrolls more than 50,000 students annually. The Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction approved the establishment of South Macomb Community College as an expansion of the traditional K-12 system in the Van Dyke Public School District, on May 22, 1953.

The college ranks nationally in the top two percent in the number of associate's degrees awarded. It is also the largest grantor of associate's degrees in Michigan. The college’s extensive educational programming includes pre-college experiences, bachelor's degree completion, graduate degree programs, university transfer and career preparation programs, workforce training, professional and continuing education, and enrichment opportunities.

The sports teams of Macomb Community College are nicknamed the Monarchs. The college has produced athletes who have been the winners of more than 5 National Championships, over 50 regional titles, and over 60 MCCAA and Conference titles.

Overview of Macomb Community College

Macomb Community College can be found in Warren, MI (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Macomb Community College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in liberal arts.

Macomb Community College Selectivity

Macomb Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

Instructors at the school are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 22,081 students were enrolled in Macomb Community College.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a publicly funded and community-based institution of higher education, Macomb Community College will provide a comprehensive program of high-quality educational, enrichment, and economic development experiences designed to promote individual growth and social improvement."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Macomb Community College

Macomb Community College
14500 E Twelve Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48088-3896
General Phone: (586) 445-7999
http://www.macomb.edu

Macomb Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts1,291general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Business and Management336business, business management, accounting technology, marketing, accounting
Engineering Technician217HVAC tech, mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, electronics tech, manufacturing tech, quality control tech, construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech, ...
Medical Support and Technology213medical assistant, surgical tech, veterinary assistant, respiratory care tech
Cooking and Culinary Arts170chef training
Nursing and Emergency Medicine146registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Mechanics and Repair140automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics
Security and Law Enforcement95criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration
Photography and Commercial Art85commercial art
Computer Science and Engineering63computer programming, webmastering, network management
Therapy and Counseling44physical therapist assistant, social psychology, psychology
Law39legal assistant
Family and Social Work32child care management
Production Trades31tool and die tech, cabinetmaking, machinist, sheet metal tech
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy31occupational therapist assistant
Construction Trades16plumbing
Medical Administration13medical records tech
Mathematics11mathematics
Media11communication studies, mass communication
Education and Teaching8elementary school teaching
Engineering6engineering, manufacturing engineering
Office and Administration5office data entry
Science4chemistry, biology
Medicine2pre-med

Number of programs and degrees for Macomb Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree2,23348
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years44233
Award of less than 1 academic year33412

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Macomb Community College had a total enrollment of 22,081 students (14,128 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White77%
Black7%
Hispanic1%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1927%
20-2120%
22-2415%
25-2911%
30-347%
35-396%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

Macomb Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time70 %
Part-Time54 %

Macomb Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Warren, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Macomb Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,450
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,473
Books and supplies$ 719

Financial Aid:
Macomb Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 890600)

Macomb Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year12$73,90821$69,774
All faculty totalcalendar year12$73,90821$69,774

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year105$76,13385$71,582
All faculty totalacademic year105$76,13385$71,582

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Macomb Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Manufacturing Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Tool and Die Technology/Technician

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Social Psychology

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Macomb Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Macomb Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Macomb Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Macomb Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Macomb Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Macomb Community College % of degrees in photography and commercial art
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Macomb Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Macomb Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Macomb Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Macomb Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Macomb Community College Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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