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Founded in 1963, Mesa Community College, or MCC, is the largest of the community colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District. It is located in Mesa, Arizona. The college enrolls more than 20,000 full and part-time students every year. MCC is comprised of two full service campuses as well as other branch campuses.
Mesa Community College offers transfer associate’s degrees in science, arts, business, transfer partnership, general studies and the Arizona general education core (AGEC). MCC also offers over 100 associate’s degrees in applied science and certificates of completion in various fields of professional study.
The sports teams of the college are nicknamed the Thunderbirds.
Mesa Community College is found in Mesa, AZ. 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 art studies.
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 24,470 in 2007-2008 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
http://www.mc.maricopa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 941 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, library assistant, sociology, liberal arts and humanities, geography, economics |
| Art Studies | 598 | art studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 479 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 176 | business management, business, organizational behavior, business and related services, business administration, merchandising and buying, finance, accounting, ... |
| Science | 111 | physical sciences, natural sciences, biotechnology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 106 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting, forensic science, criminal justice and police, security and loss prevention |
| Design | 72 | interior design, design and visual communication |
| Engineering Technician | 50 | electronics tech, architectural drafting, drafting, electromechanical tech, drafting and design tech, robotics tech, mechanical drafting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 49 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Education and Teaching | 36 | elementary school teaching, teacher aide, education, adult education, education courses |
| Music | 29 | music, music management, various music studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | computer networking, systems analyst, computer programming courses, computer and info science, computer support, web design, computer applications programming |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 21 | funeral and mortuary |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 19 | commercial art, commercial photography |
| Medical Support and Technology | 16 | dental hygienist |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | child development, social work, child care management, food and nutrition |
| Transportation | 11 | construction equipment operation |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding, machinist, tool and die tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 6 | horticultural business, landscaping, plant nursery, applied horticulture |
| Animal Science and Care | 5 | animal husbandry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 2 | apparel and textile manufacture |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 2 | real estate |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Law | 0 | legal research |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 0 | personal and culinary services |
| Media | 0 | public relations, communications tech courses, communication and journalism |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
| Medical Administration | 0 | community health |
| Architecture and Planning | 0 | interior architecture |
| Medicine | 0 | public health courses |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agricultural supply |
Number of programs and degrees for Mesa Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,639 | 78 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 957 | 34 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 191 | 51 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Mesa Community College had a total enrollment of 24,470 students (13,653 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 91% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| 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. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,734 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,894 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,120 |
Financial Aid:
Mesa Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 107700)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 152 | $77,596 | 188 | $75,253 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 152 | $77,596 | 188 | $75,253 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 58 | 30 | 88 |
| Football | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Track | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 18 | 22 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Merchandising and Buying Operations
Organizational Behavior Studies
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LAW
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
General Studies
Geography
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Sociology
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
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 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 Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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