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Mercer County Community College
Mercer County Community College
Mercer County Community College, or MCCC, is an accredited, co-educational, two-year, public community college, located in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was founded in 1966. The college enrolls more than 13,000 students every year. MCCC offers more than 60 associate degree programs and numerous credit and noncredit certificate programs.
The West Windsor Campus was opened in 1972 and covers over 290 acres. Another campus, called the James Kerney Campus, is located in downtown Trenton. It serves as an educational and cultural hub for city residents. MCCC is also home to a wide variety of clubs and student activity boards which include the future teachers club, the student government organization, and an aviation club.
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Mercer County Community College
1200 Old Trenton Rd
West Windsor , NJ 08550-3407
General Phone:
(609) 570-4800
http://www.mccc.edu
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Mercer County Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 244 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 158 | business, business management, business administration, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, MIS, management information systems, retail |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 137 | registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 54 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 41 | radiation therapist, medical lab tech |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, telecommunications tech, HVAC tech, automotive tech, drafting |
| Medical Administration | 30 | medical secretary |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 30 | funeral and mortuary |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 28 | commercial art |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | computer programming |
| Art Studies | 21 | visual and performing arts |
| Media | 20 | radio and TV tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Office and Administration | 13 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Hospitality | 12 | hotel management |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 9 | ornamental horticulture, plant sciences |
| Transportation | 9 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations, airline flight attendant |
| Architecture and Planning | 4 | architectural services |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | human services |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 2 | restaurant and catering management, food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering science |
Number of programs and degrees for Mercer County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 78 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 806 | 30 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 16 | 6 |
Mercer County Community College Student Body
In 2007-2008, Mercer County Community College had a total enrollment of 9,094 students (6,009 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
Racial Diversity:
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 98% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Mercer County Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
Mercer County Community College Room and Board (2007)
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of West Windsor, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Mercer County Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,588 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,412 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
Financial Aid:
Mercer County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 474000)
Mercer County Community College Faculty
Mercer County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 44 | 48 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 23 |
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 | 2 | * | 4 | $97,678 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $81,662 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $87,381 | 11 | $86,552 |
*: 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 | 21 | $89,596 | 13 | $78,144 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $66,004 | 18 | $63,569 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $55,401 | 25 | $57,837 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $51,068 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $70,329 | 60 | $63,505 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Mercer County Community College Athletics
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 26 | 35 | 61 |
| Baseball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Basketball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 24 | 33 |
Mercer County Community College Degree Programs (2007)
Architecture And Planning
Architecture and Related Services, Other
Art Studies
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Business And Management
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Computer Science And Engineering
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Cooking And Culinary Arts
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering Technician
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
Family And Social Work
Human Services, General
Funeral And Mortuary Science
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
Hospitality
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Landscaping And Horticulture
Ornamental Horticulture
Plant Sciences, General
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Media
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Medical Administration
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Support And Technology
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Office And Administration
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Photography And Commercial Art
Commercial and Advertising Art
Security And Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Therapy And Counseling
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Transportation
Airline Flight Attendant
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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Mercer County Community College Highlights
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What Sets Mercer County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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
Selected Employment Categories of Interest
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(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Mercer County Community College with government-defined occupation categories)
- Administrative Services Managers
- Advertising Managers
- Chief Executives
- Credit Analysts
- Engineering Managers
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Examiners
- Financial Managers
- Financial Specialists
- General Managers
- Insurance Underwriters
- Loan Counselors
- Loan Officers
- Logisticians
- Management Analysts
- Managers
- Marketing Managers
- Operations Research Analysts
- Registered Nurses
- Sales Managers
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