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Massasoit Community College was established in 1966. The main campus of the college is spread across an area of 100 acres. MCC also has a campus in the town of Canton. The college has several associate degrees and certificate programs. MCC is divided into the following academic departments:
The sports teams of MCC are known as the Warriors. They compete in National Junior College Athletic Association. The men’s and women’s sports teams of the college include soccer, baseball, golf, basketball, volleyball, ice hockey, softball and football squads.
Brockton, MA is home to Massasoit Community College. Brockton is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Massasoit Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Massasoit Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Massasoit Community College has 7,064 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Massasoit Community College
One Massasoit Boulevard
Brockton, MA 02302-3996
General Phone: (508) 588-9100
http://www.massasoit.mass.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 196 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Medical Support and Technology | 169 | radiation therapist, radiographer, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, phlebotomy, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, health diagnostic professions, ... |
| Business and Management | 126 | business management, business administration, accounting, marketing, fashion merchandising, accounting and computer science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 88 | registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 77 | corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security and protective services |
| Engineering Technician | 50 | telecommunications tech, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Family and Social Work | 41 | child care provider, human services, social service professions, child care management, human development and family studies |
| Medical Administration | 30 | medical billing, medical records admin |
| Science | 26 | natural sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 19 | HVAC, diesel mechanics, computer repair |
| Office and Administration | 17 | office management, office data entry, administrative assistant, data entry, general office occupations |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer programming, computer support, web design, computer and info science |
| Hospitality | 9 | tourism and travel, hospitality management |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 9 | chef training |
| Design | 4 | graphic design |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | elementary school teaching, teacher aide |
| Media | 1 | mass communication |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | substance abuse counseling |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | photography |
Number of programs and degrees for Massasoit Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 722 | 36 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 125 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 34 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Massasoit Community College had a total enrollment of 7,064 students (4,504 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Brockton, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,808 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,752 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Massasoit Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 217700)
Massasoit Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 43 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 30 |
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 | academic year | 37 | $72,019 | 40 | $67,376 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $52,367 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $48,138 | 18 | $50,403 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $44,988 | 11 | $46,854 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $65,737 | 73 | $59,276 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 1 | 10 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Computer Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Fashion Merchandising
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Human Services, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Massasoit Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
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 Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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