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Mission College, California

Overview of Mission College

Mission College is found in Santa Clara, California. Santa Clara is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Mission College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in mathematics and real estate and construction management.

Mission College Selectivity

Mission College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Mission College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Students numbered 8,441 in 2005 at Mission College. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Mission College are 40 years old or older.

Mission College Tuition and Affordability

The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission College is an open access community college serving the ever-changing educational and economic development needs of Santa Clara, Silicon Valley, and the larger community. Seeking to develop community leaders and global stewards in a competitive world economy, the college provides transfer, degree, and certificate programs in lower division arts and sciences; community, career, and vocational education; and educational opportunities in basic skills and English as a Second Language. To accomplish its mission, the college provides the most advanced academic and technological resources, comprehensive student services, and enriching aesthetic experiences to help students succeed and to participate responsibly in a democratic society."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mission College

Mission College
3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1897
General Phone: (408) 988-2200
Admissions Phone: (408) 855-5000
Financial Aid Phone: (408) 855-5065
http://www.missioncollege.org/

Mission College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Mission College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts302liberal arts and sciences, social services, speech and rhetoric, technical and business writing, international relations
Nursing And Emergency Medicine196nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse
Business And Management98business, accounting, sales and marketing, international business
Security And Law Enforcement39fire-fighting
Family And Social Work39child development, foodservice management, social service professions
Science35biology, physical sciences
Medical Assistant And Technician30mental health services tech
Computer Science And Engineering24web design, computer science, computer programming, system administration, webmastering, database administration, computer networking
Engineering Technician21electrical drafting, mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech, hazardous materials tech
Mechanics And Repair16computer repair, electrical installation and repair
Real Estate And Construction Management15real estate
Design12graphic design
Engineering12engineering
Office And Administration11office management, administrative assistant
Cooking And Culinary Arts11restaurant and catering management
Mathematics10mathematics
Landscaping And Horticulture9floristry
Media8digital communications, graphic communications, advertising
Art Studies4art studies, visual and performing arts
Music1music
Medical Adminstration1community health
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy1sports and fitness management
Hospitality0hospitality management
Education And Teaching0teacher aide, early childhood special ed

Number of programs and degrees for Mission College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree55432
Award of less than 1 academic year24532
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years9614
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years01

Student Body

In 2005, Mission College had a total enrollment of 8,441 students (4,127 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White22%
Black4%
Hispanic16%
Asian51%
American Indian1%
Other Races5%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1912%
20-2111%
22-2414%
25-2918%
30-3413%
35-399%
40-4913%
50-646%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California87%
State unknown13%

Mission College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time69 %
Part-Time41 %

Mission College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Mission College Faculty

Mission College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year10$59,74518$69,200
All faculty totalcalendar year10$59,74518$69,200

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year52$59,54684$54,586
All faculty totalacademic year52$59,54684$54,586

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorshort term0*1*
All faculty totalshort term0*1*

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

Mission College Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DESIGN
Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management

LIBERAL ARTS
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General

MEDIA
Advertising
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

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Mission College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mission College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Mission College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Mission College Number of students
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Mission College % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Mission College Number of degree programs
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Mission College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Mission College % of degrees in mathematics
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Mission College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in real estate and construction management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Mission College % of degrees in real estate and construction management
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Mission College Male % of student body
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Mission College % of students from other states
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Mission College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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