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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, MA (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 security and law enforcement 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 8,124 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Middlesex Community College Bedford
Springs Rd
Bedford, MA 01730-9124
General Phone: (978) 656-3200
http://www.middlesex.mass.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 270 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 155 | business management, fashion merchandising |
| Medical Support and Technology | 129 | dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, mental health services tech, radiation therapist, dental assistant, medical assistant, dental lab tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 80 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 77 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, teacher aide, elementary school teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 70 | electrical/electronic tech, electronics tech, electrical drafting, engineering technician, energy systems tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 66 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 45 | biology tech |
| Law | 20 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 18 | computer support, computer and info science, web design, computer programming |
| Hospitality | 11 | hotel management |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 9 | commercial art |
| Mechanics and Repair | 7 | aircraft powerplant tech, automobile mechanics |
| Office and Administration | 3 | general office occupations |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 2 | sports and fitness management |
| Science | 0 | physical sciences, biology |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Middlesex Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 831 | 34 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 133 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Middlesex Community College had a total enrollment of 8,124 students (5,025 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,218 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,162 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Middlesex Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 993600)
Middlesex Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 50 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 35 |
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 | academic year | 32 | $66,638 | 49 | $64,044 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $49,328 | 23 | $51,381 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $52,538 | 11 | $47,510 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $48,196 | 6 | $47,801 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $60,569 | 89 | $57,633 |
*: 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
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
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
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
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
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 10% |  |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all 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 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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