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Orange Coast College is also known as OCC. It was established in the year 1948, and is a community college providing two-year associate of art and science degrees, as well as lower-division classes transferable to other colleges and universities. The college offers education in the fields of accounting, business, child development, construction, photography and welding.
The athletic teams of OCC are known as the Pirates. Blue and orange are the official colors. Teams compete in soccer, tennis, water polo, cross-country, golf, swimming, track and field, volleyball, basketball, and baseball. Journalist Pham Xuan, actor David Denman, politician Ross Johnson, singer Habib Quderi, actor Patrick Warburton and fashion designer Paul Frank are among the notable alumni of Orange Coast college.
Orange Coast College is found in Costa Mesa, CA. Costa Mesa is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Orange Coast College.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Orange Coast College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Orange Coast College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 24,424 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Orange Coast College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Orange Coast College enhances student success by providing exemplary programs leading to associate degrees, transfer to other institutions of higher education, occupational certificates and continuous workforce improvement, as well as quality instruction in basic skills and English as a Second Language. Additionally, Orange Coast College is a partner in contributing to the economic vitality of the community and serving the community's diverse needs for lifelong learning.
Administrators, faculty, and staff are committed to the development of students as individuals and as citizens of the world. We value close teaching and learning relationships, support services, and strong co-curricular programs that contribute to meaningful personal growth in our students and to their quest for knowledge."
More complete details are provided below.
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92628-5005
General Phone: (714) 432-5072
http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 723 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English, political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 174 | respiratory care tech, radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech, cardiovascular tech, dental assistant, audiology and speech pathology, electrocardiograph tech, electroencephalographic tech, ... |
| Business and Management | 141 | business, business management, accounting, international business, sales and marketing, merchandising and sales, retail, sales |
| Science | 121 | biological and physical sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, geology |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 68 | commercial art, commercial photography, film studies, cinematography, photography |
| Therapy and Counseling | 62 | psychology |
| Design | 52 | interior design, fashion design |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 45 | culinary arts, restaurant and catering management |
| Media | 44 | mass communication, journalism, digital communications, advertising |
| Architecture and Planning | 44 | architectural tech |
| Family and Social Work | 41 | child development, foodservice management, food and nutrition, family and consumer science, family studies |
| Construction Trades | 33 | construction, apparel and textiles, apparel and textile marketing, apparel and textile manufacture, construction manager, masonry, electrician, carpentry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 22 | aircraft maintenance, electrical installation and repair, aircraft powerplant tech, avionics maintenance, industrial electronics tech, computer repair, communications install and repair |
| Transportation | 20 | airline flight attendant, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | sports and fitness management, dietetic technician, health and physical education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer graphics, computer programming, computer science, computer and info science, webmastering, database administration, web design, computer networking |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Production Trades | 14 | machinist, welding |
| Engineering | 14 | engineering |
| Music | 13 | music management, music |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | HVAC tech, drafting, mechanical drafting, electrical drafting, engineering technician |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 11 | drama, dance, dance courses, theatre design |
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, religion |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 6 | applied horticulture |
| Office and Administration | 4 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 3 | real estate |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality management, hotel management, travel services |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | early childhood special ed, teacher aide |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 0 | EMT paramedic |
| Medicine | 0 | public health courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Orange Coast College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,422 | 100 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 160 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 127 | 27 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 12 | 80 |
In 2007-2008, Orange Coast College had a total enrollment of 24,424 students (15,507 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 23% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 90% |
| State unknown | 10% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Costa Mesa, 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 | $ 511 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,375 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Orange Coast College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 125000)
Orange Coast College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 18 | $103,281 | 21 | $101,958 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $103,281 | 21 | $101,958 |
*: 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 | 132 | $91,392 | 116 | $90,712 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 132 | $91,392 | 116 | $90,712 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Apparel and Textiles, General
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Development and Family Studies, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Avionics 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
Advertising
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Cinema Studies
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline Flight Attendant
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Orange Coast College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | 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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