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Mission College is a community college situated in Santa Clara, California. The college is located in the center of Silicon Valley, and was established in the year 1967.
Mission College offers over 70 academic and enrichment programs. It offers courses on various fields of study such as fire prevention, health occupation and computer technology.
Mission College’s mascot is the Saint and the official colors are white, black and teal. The college has women’s soccer, tennis, softball, basketball and badminton teams, and men’s tennis and baseball teams. The college also has a state-of-the-art gymnasium. Gary Matthews Jr, MLB baseball player for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, graduated from this college.
Mission College is found in Santa Clara, CA. 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.
The school is known for its programs in science.
Mission College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Mission College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 8,832 in 2007-2008 at the school. Mission College has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Mission College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission CollegeÆs first priorities are student learning and success.
The College serves the ever changing educational and economic development needs of Santa Clara, Silicon Valley, and the larger community, and seeks to develop community leaders who can participate responsibly in a democratic society and become global stewards in a dynamic world economy.
To accomplish its mission, the College:
ò 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;
ò Systematically assesses, evaluates, and improves student learning, educational programs, and student support services;
ò Maintains an organizational culture that engages in continuous learning and uses the results of systematic assessment and evaluation to inform decision making, allocate resources, and improve institutional policies and procedures;
ò Provides comprehensive academic and technological resources; and
ò Provides a variety of culturally enriching experiences that embrace the diversity of the College community."
More complete details are provided below.
Mission College
3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1897
General Phone: (408) 988-2200
http://www.missioncollege.org/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 259 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, speech and rhetoric, sociology, anthropology, technical and business writing, international relations, humanities, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 143 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 75 | accounting, business, sales and marketing, international business, electronic commerce, small business management |
| Science | 59 | biology, physical sciences, biological and physical sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 29 | fire-fighting |
| Family and Social Work | 20 | child development, foodservice management, social service professions, food and nutrition, human services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 17 | mental health services tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 15 | restaurant and catering management |
| Office and Administration | 15 | office management, administrative assistant, data entry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | system administration, database administration, web design, computer graphics, computer science, computer programming, webmastering, computer networking |
| Engineering | 12 | engineering, archeology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 8 | real estate |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 7 | floristry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 7 | computer repair |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | electrical drafting, mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech, hazardous materials tech |
| Medical Administration | 3 | community health |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | teacher aide, early childhood special ed |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Media | 0 | digital communications, graphic communications, advertising |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Mission College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 487 | 39 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 158 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 78 | 9 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 51 |
In 2007-2008, Mission College had a total enrollment of 8,832 students (4,919 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 19% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 48% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 85% |
| State unknown | 15% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 616 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,124 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,316 |
Financial Aid:
Mission College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2119100)
Mission College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 50 | 72 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $99,295 | 15 | $85,650 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $99,295 | 15 | $85,650 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 56 | $78,932 | 87 | $79,004 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $78,932 | 87 | $79,004 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Archeology
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
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Services, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Advertising
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mission College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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 Has ROTC (air force)
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