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Montgomery County Community College was established in 1964, and offers associate degrees and certifications in several fields. It is an accredited two-year community college, and its main campus is located in Blue Bell, Alabama. The satellite campus of the college in Pottstown was opened in 1996. MCCC has off-site locations in:
The Blue Bell campus of Montgomery County Community College has more than 11,000 students, whereas the Pottstown campus enrolls nearly 9,000 students. Majors and degrees are offered in various fields like biological sciences, business management, marketing, computer science, general education, communications and journalism, science, mathematics, and performing arts.
Men’s and women’s intramural cross country, soccer, baseball, softball, table tennis and volleyball are offered at MCCC.
The main campus of Montgomery County Community College Central Campus is in Blue Bell, PA (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Montgomery County Community College Central Campus offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to liberal arts.
Montgomery County Community College Central Campus admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Montgomery County Community College Central Campus are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, the school had 9,184 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Montgomery County Community College Central Campus
340 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422-0796
General Phone: (215) 641-6300
http://www.mc3.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 387 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, humanities |
| Business And Management | 155 | business, accounting, business management, accounting technology, hospitality marketing, sales and marketing, management information systems, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 130 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 56 | dental hygienist, mental health services tech, radiation therapist, surgical tech, medical lab tech, medical assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 54 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 40 | child care management, child care provider |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 33 | criminal justice and police, security and loss prevention, fire protection tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | computer networking, computer and info science, information science, computer programming |
| Media | 22 | communication studies, communications tech courses |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Science | 16 | biology, biotechnology |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | engineering technician, architectural drafting, electronics tech, automotive tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering science |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | substance abuse counseling |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Hospitality | 3 | travel services |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 2 | chef training |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Montgomery County Community College Central Campus in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 950 | 43 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 34 | 16 |
In 2007, Montgomery County Community College Central Campus had a total enrollment of 9,184 students (5,872 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,910 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Montgomery County Community College Central Campus participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 445200)
Montgomery County Community College Central Campus has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 41 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 37 |
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 | academic year | 23 | $81,499 | 14 | $78,334 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $70,680 | 12 | $67,973 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $56,740 | 28 | $52,874 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $45,044 | 24 | $45,914 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $65,040 | 78 | $57,625 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Security and Loss Prevention Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Montgomery County Community College Central Campus Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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