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Mesa Community College is found in Mesa, Arizona. Mesa is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Mesa Community College.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Mesa Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 26,528 in 2005 at Mesa Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Mesa Community College is to promote excellence in teaching and learning, preparing individuals for active citizenship in a diverse global society. The college is a community resource for transfer education, career preparation, developmental education, economic development, and continuous learning. Our ultimate purpose is to improve the quality of life in the community we serve."
More complete details are provided below.
Mesa Community College
1833 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
General Phone: (602) 461-7000
Admissions Phone: (602) 461-7600
Financial Aid Phone: (602) 461-7441
http://www.mc.maricopa.edu
Mesa Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,032 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, library assistant, geography |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 594 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 223 | business, business administration, MIS, accounting technology, marketing, international business, marketing studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 65 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety |
| Design | 65 | interior design, design and visual communication |
| Engineering Technician | 57 | electronics tech, electromechanical tech, drafting and design tech, architectural drafting, robotics tech |
| Science | 41 | physical sciences, biotechnology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 34 | automobile mechanics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 26 | commercial art, commercial photography |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer networking, computer and info science |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 12 | funeral and mortuary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Production Trades | 11 | machinist, welding, tool and die tech |
| Music | 11 | music, various music studies, music management |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | education, adult education, teacher aide |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | child care management, social work |
| Transportation | 7 | construction equipment operation |
| Construction Trades | 4 | apparel and textile manufacture |
| Office And Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 3 | plant nursery |
| Media | 2 | public relations |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | community health |
| Engineering | 1 | various engineering courses |
| Animal Science And Care | 1 | animal husbandry |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Mesa Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,631 | 43 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 374 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 231 | 14 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Mesa Community College had a total enrollment of 26,528 students (14,337 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 92% |
| California | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mesa, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (602) 461-7600
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,554 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,202 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,024 |
Financial Aid:
Mesa Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 107700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (602) 461-7441
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 148 | $69,473 | 176 | $66,052 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 148 | $69,473 | 176 | $66,052 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50 | 40 | 90 |
| Track | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| Football | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 19 | 25 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Geography
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biotechnology
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mesa Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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