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Manatee Community College, or MCC, is a two-year community college founded in 1957. The main campus of the college is situated in Bradenton, Florida. The college offers a variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It enrolls more than 8,000 students annually.
Students of Manatee Community College can attend classes at two full-service campuses in Bradenton and Venice, at the Center for Innovation and Technology at Lakewood Ranch, or at the many business and public sector sites located throughout the community. The college also offers distance learning opportunities.
The sports teams of Manatee Community College are nicknamed Lancers. Two notable alumni of the college are Joe Mays, former major league baseball pitcher and Rob McKittrick, notable American filmmaker.
Manatee Community College is found in Bradenton, FL. Bradenton is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Manatee Community College.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Manatee Community College is known for its programs in liberal arts.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Manatee Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 9,869 in 2007-2008 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Manatee Community College
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
General Phone: (941) 752-5000
http://www.mccfl.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 950 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 194 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 25 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 24 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 21 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Business and Management | 20 | business management, entrepreneurship, marketing, management information systems, MIS, accounting and related services |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | physical therapist assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | drafting, construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, computer systems tech, architectural engineering tech, automotive tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | systems analyst, computer applications programming, computer services management |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | child care provider |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Office and Administration | 0 | executive secretary |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | teacher education |
Number of programs and degrees for Manatee Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,304 | 28 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Manatee Community College had a total enrollment of 9,869 students (7,475 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bradenton, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,347 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,278 |
Financial Aid:
Manatee Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 150400)
Manatee Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 55 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 32 |
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 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $82,635 |
*: 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 | 16 | $67,971 | 18 | $63,548 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $57,055 | 17 | $53,512 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $47,290 | 32 | $46,077 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $40,212 | 17 | $39,678 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $54,544 | 84 | $50,031 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 37 | 60 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Basketball | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 36 | 36 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Manatee Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services 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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