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Mount Wachusett Community College, or MWCC, is a 2-year community college that was established in 1963. The campus, located in Gardner, Massachusetts, sits on 269 acres. In addition to the main campus, the college operates satellite sites in:
Mount Wachusett Community College offers enrollment to more than 4,000 students every year. There are, on offer, over 40 associate’s degrees and certificate programs along with non-credit community service programs, adult basic education/ GED programs, and special training courses for business and industry. Through MWCC, students can earn associate degrees in science, arts, and applied science, or they can also earn a certificate.
Mount Wachusett Community College sponsors a large number of student clubs and organizations. Among these are the Art Club, the Computer Graphic Design Club, the Early Childhood Education Club, the Green Society, the Student Nurses Association, the International Club, and honor societies such as Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Beta Gamma. Each month, the college also publishes the student newspaper, “The Mount Observer”.
Mount Wachusett Community College can be found in Gardner, MA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Mount Wachusett Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in law, business and management, and family and social work.
Mount Wachusett Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Mount Wachusett Community College are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 4,147 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Mount Wachusett Community College
444 Green St
Gardner, MA 01440-1000
General Phone: (978) 632-6600
http://WWW.MWCC.MASS.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 184 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 103 | business management, business, accounting technology, business administration, entrepreneurship |
| Liberal Arts | 101 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Family and Social Work | 63 | human services, child care management, child development, child care provider |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 45 | web design, computer and info science, computer graphics, computer networking, computer support |
| Law | 33 | legal assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech, corrections |
| Therapy and Counseling | 21 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 19 | dental hygienist, medical assistant, medical lab tech, phlebotomy |
| Medical Administration | 16 | medical secretary |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | alternative medical services, athletic trainer |
| Mechanics and Repair | 6 | automobile mechanics |
| Media | 5 | radio and TV tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | plastics engineering tech, computer tech courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Wachusett Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 446 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 100 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 96 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, Mount Wachusett Community College had a total enrollment of 4,147 students (2,610 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 96% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Gardner, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Mount Wachusett Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 217200)
Mount Wachusett Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $71,150 | 23 | $61,667 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $53,733 | 13 | $61,053 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 9 | $57,460 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $52,444 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $65,587 | 48 | $60,135 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other
Athletic Training/Trainer
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Wachusett Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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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