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Midland College

Midland College

Midland College is a co-educational community college located in Midland, Texas. It was founded as an independent junior college in 1972 and held its first classes on campus in 1975. The school stretches over approximately 220 acres of land.

The divisions at Midland College include the following:

  • Business Studies
  • Cosmetology
  • Distance Learning
  • Fine Arts and Communications
  • Health Sciences
  • Math and Science
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences and Education Studies
  • Technical Studies

The sports teams of Midland College are known as the Chaps. The official mascot of Midland is the Chaparral. Men's teams from MC take part in baseball, basketball and golf. Women's teams participate in basketball, softball and volleyball.

Notable alumni from MC include Spud Webb, former NBA player and the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion, and Nikki Stokes, American volleyball player and the 2006-2007 US volleyball captain.

Overview of Midland College

Midland College is in Midland, TX. Midland is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Midland College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include liberal arts.

Midland College Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Student Body

Approximately 5,739 students study at Midland College (in 2007).

Student Life

Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.

Midland College Tuition and Affordability

In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Midland College is a comprehensive public college committed to educational excellence. The college strives to provide the opportunity to learn through diverse and flexible programs. The faculty and staff are committed to instruction that sustains a life-long quest for knowledge and provides students with academic, intellectual, occupational, and professional proficiency - including knowledge in and appreciation of the arts and sciences; critical thinking; clear and effective communication; analytical reflection; and technical skills."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Midland College

Midland College
3600 N Garfield
Midland, TX 79705
General Phone: (432) 685-4500
http://www.midland.edu

Midland College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts243general studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, Spanish language, sociology, political science
Nursing And Emergency Medicine137registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology40respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, radiographer, medical coding, veterinary assistant, radiation therapist
Mechanics And Repair36automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance, HVAC
Business And Management24business, accounting technology, accounting
Security And Law Enforcement18fire services administration, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, corrections
Engineering Technician16electronics tech, construction engineering tech, drafting, environmental engineering tech
Law15legal assistant
Office And Administration14general office occupations, office data entry
Transportation14commercial pilot and flight crew
Therapy And Counseling11substance abuse counseling, psychology
Production Trades9welding
Computer Science And Engineering8network management, database administration, computer programming
Family And Social Work7child care provider, social work, child care management
Science5biology, physics, geology, chemistry
Education And Teaching5education, physical education teaching
Art Studies3art studies
Mathematics2mathematics
Media1journalism
Music1music
Construction Trades0carpentry
Medical Administration0medical records tech
Drama And Performing Arts0drama

Number of programs and degrees for Midland College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree60958

Student Body

In 2007, Midland College had a total enrollment of 5,739 students (3,363 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White64%
Black5%
Hispanic27%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1818%
18-1924%
20-2117%
22-2414%
25-2911%
30-346%
35-393%
40-494%
50-642%
65+1%

Midland College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time43 %
Part-Time40 %

Midland College Room and Board (2007)

Midland College offers campus housing for 325 of its 3,363 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Midland, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Midland College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,950
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,820
Room and board$ 3,460
Room charge$ 1,800
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,660
Books and supplies$ 1,150
Other expenses$ 1,700

Financial Aid:
Midland College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 979700)

Midland College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track6762

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year4$69,6192*
Associate professorcalendar year2*5$54,201
Assistant professorcalendar year3$61,6002*
Instructorcalendar year4$49,0770*
No academic rankcalendar year9$55,4623$47,055
All faculty totalcalendar year22$57,85012$53,746

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year23$65,24215$57,730
Associate professoracademic year1*9$48,613
Assistant professoracademic year6$50,0389$47,264
Instructoracademic year14$42,54615$44,766
No academic rankacademic year1*2*
All faculty totalacademic year45$55,30450$49,843

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Midland College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total181230
Basketball549
Baseball808
All Other Sports5813

Midland College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Journalism

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

Midland College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Midland College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Midland College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 10%Midland College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Midland College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Midland College Number of students
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%Midland College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Midland College % of degrees in liberal arts
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships

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