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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:
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.
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.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 5,739 students study at Midland College (in 2007).
Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
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.
Midland College
3600 N Garfield
Midland, TX 79705
General Phone: (432) 685-4500
http://www.midland.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 243 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, history, Spanish language, sociology, political science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 137 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 40 | respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, radiographer, medical coding, veterinary assistant, radiation therapist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 36 | automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance, HVAC |
| Business And Management | 24 | business, accounting technology, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | fire services administration, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, corrections |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | electronics tech, construction engineering tech, drafting, environmental engineering tech |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 14 | general office occupations, office data entry |
| Transportation | 14 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Production Trades | 9 | welding |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | network management, database administration, computer programming |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | child care provider, social work, child care management |
| Science | 5 | biology, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | education, physical education teaching |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Media | 1 | journalism |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Construction Trades | 0 | carpentry |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical records tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Midland College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 609 | 58 |
In 2007, Midland College had a total enrollment of 5,739 students (3,363 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 67 | 62 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $69,619 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $54,201 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $61,600 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $49,077 | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 9 | $55,462 | 3 | $47,055 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $57,850 | 12 | $53,746 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $65,242 | 15 | $57,730 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 9 | $48,613 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $50,038 | 9 | $47,264 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $42,546 | 15 | $44,766 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $55,304 | 50 | $49,843 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| Basketball | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 8 | 13 |
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
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
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Midland College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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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