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Middlesex Community College was established in the year 1970. It has two campuses situated in Bedford and Lowell, in Massachusetts. MCC has a yearly enrollment of over 8,000 noncredit and more than 11,000 credit students.
The Bedford campus, set on 200 acres, has 11 buildings, and borders the town of Billerica. The Lowell campus is found at the center of the city at Kearney Square.
MCC offers over 20 certificate programs, 50 associate degree programs and many short-term courses in various career fields. Over 2,000 students take courses through the online learning network of the college.
Middlesex Community College has men’s and women’s intramural volleyball and table tennis teams.
Middlesex Community College is located in Bedford, Massachusetts (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Middlesex Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and science and laboratory technician.
Middlesex Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Middlesex Community College had 8,008 enrolled students in 2005.
More complete details are provided below.
Middlesex Community College
Springs Rd
Bedford, MA 01730-9124
General Phone: (978) 656-3200
Admissions Phone: (978) 656-3207
Financial Aid Phone: (978) 656-3242
http://www.middlesex.mass.edu
Middlesex Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 309 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 157 | business management, fashion merchandising |
| Medical Support And Technology | 117 | sonography and ultrasound tech, dental hygienist, mental health services tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist, dental assistant, dental lab tech |
| Education And Teaching | 90 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, teacher aide, elementary school teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 83 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Engineering Technician | 56 | electrical drafting, electronics tech, electrical/electronic tech, engineering technician |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 48 | registered nursing |
| Law | 34 | legal assistant |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 29 | biology tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer and info science, computer programming, computer support |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 23 | commercial art |
| Media | 9 | communications tech courses |
| Office And Administration | 7 | general office occupations |
| Mechanics And Repair | 5 | automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Medicine | 4 | health professions |
| Hospitality | 2 | hotel management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Middlesex Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 867 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 121 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 2 |
In 2005, Middlesex Community College had a total enrollment of 8,008 students (4,982 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 97% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bedford, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (978) 656-3207
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,874 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
Middlesex Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 993600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (978) 656-3242
Middlesex Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $59,261 | 42 | $57,523 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $45,315 | 19 | $42,932 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $43,792 | 14 | $40,887 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $39,526 | 3 | $42,776 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $53,394 | 78 | $50,415 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Middlesex Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (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 Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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