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Mt Hood Community College, Oregon

Mt Hood Community College

Mt. Hood Community College was opened in 1966 as a public community college. The campus is spread over 212 acres of land, and the college enrolls more than 25,000 students every year. There are a wide variety of academic programs in arts, science, nursing, fine arts, funeral science, and automotive technology. The college also offers distance learning courses and other general education programs.

The sports teams for Mt. Hood Community College are called the Saints. There are intercollegiate, intramural, and scholarship teams for baseball, basketball, cross-country, softball, track and field, and volleyball.

Overview of Mt Hood Community College

Mt Hood Community College can be found in Gresham, Oregon (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Mt Hood Community College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in liberal arts and conservation and resource management.

Mt Hood Community College Selectivity

Mt Hood Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Mt Hood Community College are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2005, 7,356 students were enrolled in the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mt Hood Community College

Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
General Phone: (503) 491-6422
Admissions Phone: (503) 491-7392
Financial Aid Phone: (503) 491-7262
http://www.mhcc.edu

Mt Hood Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Mt Hood Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts361liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Medical Support And Technology58surgical tech, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, medical assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine49registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Office And Administration39executive secretary, office data entry, general office occupations, administrative assistant
Engineering Technician33architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, environmental engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, computer engineering tech
Mechanics And Repair29automobile mechanics, vehicle maintenance, diesel mechanics, communications install and repair
Therapy And Counseling28physical therapist assistant, mental health counseling, mental and social health services
Business And Management28accounting technology, business management, entrepreneurship, sales and marketing
Funeral And Mortuary Science24funeral and mortuary
Beauty And Cosmetology24cosmetology
Media23radio and TV tech, radio and television, printing equipment operation, journalism
Conservation And Resource Management22fisheries sciences, forest technology, conservation
Computer Science And Engineering21computer and info science
Family And Social Work20child care provider, child care management
Photography And Commercial Art15photography, commercial art
Hospitality13hospitality management, tourism and travel
Design11graphic design
Production Trades10machinist, welding, sheet metal tech, machine shop assistant
Landscaping And Horticulture6applied horticulture
Medical Adminstration6medical transcription, medical secretary
Transportation6commercial pilot and flight crew
Education And Teaching3teacher aide
Law2legal secretary
Construction Trades0construction
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy0occupational therapist assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Mt Hood Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree78559
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4649

Student Body

In 2005, Mt Hood Community College had a total enrollment of 7,356 students (4,336 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White80%
Black3%
Hispanic5%
Asian6%
American Indian1%
Other Races5%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 1817%
18-1924%
20-2113%
22-2412%
25-2911%
30-347%
35-395%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Oregon92%
Washington7%

Mt Hood Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time31 %

Mt Hood Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Mt Hood Community College Faculty

Mt Hood Community 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
No academic rankcalendar year4$57,9746$51,577
All faculty totalcalendar year4$57,9746$51,577

*: 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
No academic rankacademic year73$60,29271$59,631
All faculty totalacademic year73$60,29271$59,631

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

Mt Hood Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total475198
Track171532
Basketball131124
Baseball17017
All Other Sports02525

Mt Hood Community College Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forest Technology/Technician
Natural Resources/Conservation, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General

DESIGN
Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

Mt Hood Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mt Hood Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Mt Hood Community College Number of students
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Mt Hood Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Mt Hood Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Mt Hood Community College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Mt Hood Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in media
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Mt Hood Community College % of degrees in media
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
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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