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Massasoit Community College

Massasoit Community College

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:

  • Business & Technology
  • Emergent Technologies
  • Humanities / Fine Arts
  • Information Technology
  • Nursing / Allied Health
  • Public Service / Social Science
  • Science & Mathematics
  • Workforce Development & Community Education

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.

Overview of Massasoit Community College

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.

Massasoit Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

Massasoit Community College has 7,064 enrolled students (as of 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Massasoit Community College

Massasoit Community College
One Massasoit Boulevard
Brockton, MA 02302-3996
General Phone: (508) 588-9100
http://www.massasoit.mass.edu

Massasoit Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology165radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, radiographer, dental assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, health diagnostic professions, phlebotomy, ...
Liberal Arts163liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Business And Management109business management, business administration, accounting, accounting and computer science, marketing, fashion merchandising
Security And Law Enforcement67corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security and protective services
Nursing And Emergency Medicine60registered nursing
Family And Social Work39child care provider, human services, social service professions, child care management, human development and family studies
Engineering Technician37telecommunications tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech
Science24natural sciences
Medical Administration23medical billing, medical records admin
Office And Administration15office management, administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry, data entry
Computer Science And Engineering15computer programming, computer support, web design, computer and info science
Mechanics And Repair14HVAC, diesel mechanics
Cooking And Culinary Arts13chef training
Design12graphic design
Media7mass communication
Hospitality6tourism and travel, hospitality management
Education And Teaching6elementary school teaching, teacher aide
Fine Arts5fine arts
Drama And Performing Arts1drama
Therapy And Counseling0substance abuse counseling
Photography And Commercial Art0photography

Number of programs and degrees for Massasoit Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree64036
Award of less than 1 academic year9717
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years444

Student Body

In 2007, Massasoit Community College had a total enrollment of 7,064 students (4,553 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White66%
Black17%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown11%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1927%
20-2120%
22-2412%
25-2911%
30-346%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-644%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Massachusetts100%

Massasoit Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time53 %
Part-Time45 %

Massasoit Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Massasoit Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,664
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,608
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 Faculty

Massasoit Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4247
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1223

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year38$71,03338$66,149
Associate professoracademic year4$51,6758$52,736
Assistant professoracademic year3$47,71414$49,048
Instructoracademic year9$44,05910$45,039
All faculty totalacademic year54$63,80870$58,180

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

Massasoit Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total14115
Baseball505
All Other Sports9110

Massasoit Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

DESIGN
Graphic Design

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
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

SCIENCE
Natural Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Protective Services, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Massasoit Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Massasoit Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Massasoit Community College Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Massasoit Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Massasoit Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Massasoit Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Massasoit Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Massasoit Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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