 |
|
|
|
Mt. San Antonio College is a public community college established in 1946. The total enrollment figures of the college exceed 40,000. Mt. SAC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in arts, business, social sciences, natural sciences, technology, health care, and general education. The college also boasts of an accomplished aviation department, and has one of the largest associate of science and commercial flight degree programs in California.
The sports teams of Mt. San Antonio College are known as the Mounties. Mt. SAC sponsors men’s and women’s teams for basketball, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, and water polo. In addition, there are men’s teams for baseball, football, and wrestling, and women’s teams for volleyball and softball.
The main campus of Mt San Antonio College is in Walnut, CA (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Mt San Antonio College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, business and management, and family and social work.
Mt San Antonio College 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 Mt San Antonio College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 29,842 enrolled students. Mt San Antonio College has a larger minority student population than most schools.
The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
Mt San Antonio College
1100 N Grand Ave
Walnut, CA 91789-1399
General Phone: (909) 594-5611
http://www.mtsac.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,138 | social services, English language and literature, liberal arts and sciences, humanities, sign language translation, speech and rhetoric, geography |
| Science | 444 | biological and physical sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 203 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 158 | accounting, business management, international business, small business management, sales and marketing, retail, business |
| Transportation | 108 | air traffic controller, commercial pilot and flight crew, airline flight attendant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 94 | respiratory care tech, radiographer, veterinary assistant, medical lab tech, mental health services tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 89 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Family and Social Work | 82 | child development, food and nutrition, family and consumer science, business and consumer science, family systems |
| Mechanics and Repair | 50 | electrical installation and repair, communications install and repair, aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech, computer repair, industrial electronics tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 48 | computer programming, system administration, computer support, computer networking, computer graphics, computer and info science, web design, database administration |
| Engineering Technician | 38 | HVAC tech, water quality and recycling tech, manufacturing tech, drafting |
| Law | 29 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Therapy and Counseling | 26 | substance abuse counseling |
| Design | 26 | interior design, fashion design, design and visual communication |
| Hospitality | 20 | hospitality management, travel services |
| Media | 19 | animation and special effects, radio and television, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Production Trades | 19 | welding |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 17 | landscaping, applied horticulture, turf management, plant nursery, floristry |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 14 | real estate |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 12 | restaurant and catering management, culinary arts |
| Office and Administration | 12 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 10 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Construction Trades | 8 | building inspector, apparel and textile marketing |
| Architecture and Planning | 5 | architectural tech |
| Animal Science and Care | 4 | equestrian studies, animal husbandry |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | commercial photography, commercial art |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | teacher aide |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 1 | agriculture, agricultural operations, agricultural machine tech |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical secretary |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts, theatre design |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Mt San Antonio College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,181 | 72 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 375 | 39 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 122 | 22 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 75 |
In 2007-2008, Mt San Antonio College had a total enrollment of 29,842 students (19,021 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 18% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| Asian | 26% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Walnut, 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 | $ 512 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 512 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,586 |
Financial Aid:
Mt San Antonio College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 124500)
Mt San Antonio College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 140 | 137 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 54 | 74 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 13 |
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 | 21 | $101,855 | 36 | $98,425 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $101,855 | 36 | $98,425 |
*: 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 | 173 | $91,612 | 175 | $90,201 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 173 | $91,612 | 175 | $90,201 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Development
Family Systems
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Geography
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Air Traffic Controller
Airline Flight Attendant
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mt San Antonio College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Mt San Antonio College.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Mt San Antonio College with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Mt San Antonio College(What are QuickSchools?)
Family And Social Work
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
