Mount Wachusett Community College can be found in Gardner, Massachusetts (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 art studies 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.
In 2005, 4,170 students were enrolled in Mount Wachusett Community College.
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
Mount Wachusett Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 105 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nurse midwifery |
| Liberal Arts | 99 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sign language translation |
| Business And Management | 90 | business management, business, accounting technology, business administration |
| Family And Social Work | 88 | human services, child care provider, child care management, child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 63 | computer and info science, computer graphics, web design, computer support, computer networking, data processing tech, webmastering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 51 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech, corrections |
| Law | 32 | legal assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 23 | phlebotomy, medical assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | massage therapy, mental and social health services, physical therapist assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 20 | medical secretary |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Media | 12 | radio and TV tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 11 | automobile mechanics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | alternative medical services, athletic trainer |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | plastics engineering tech, CAD and design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Office And Administration | 1 | executive secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Mount Wachusett Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 442 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 158 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 44 | 4 |
In 2005, Mount Wachusett Community College had a total enrollment of 4,170 students (2,701 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 94% |
| New Hampshire | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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 | $ 3,294 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,214 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $64,134 | 25 | $53,957 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $43,097 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $45,426 | 12 | $44,160 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $41,667 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $59,984 | 45 | $49,318 |
*: 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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
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
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
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
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mount Wachusett Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (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 placement 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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