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Pasadena City College

Pasadena City College

Pasadena City College, also known as PCC, was established in 1924. It is a public community college in Pasadena, California. There are over 20,000 students enrolled in the programs offered by the college. Pasadena City College offers a number of transfer & degree programs, career and technical education, and distance programs.

The college also offers courses that are taught at the nearby high schools:

  • Arcadia High School
  • Armory Center for the Arts
  • Blair International Baccalaureate School
  • John Muir High School
  • La Cañada High School
  • Marshall Fundamental Secondary School
  • Pasadena High School
  • San Marino High School
  • South Pasadena High School
  • Temple City High School

Pasadena City College sponsors intercollegiate sports teams that go by the name of the Lancers. There are teams for basketball, cross-country, football, soccer, water polo, volleyball, badminton, track, softball and swimming. The official team colors are cardinal red and gold.

Overview of Pasadena City College

The campus of Pasadena City College is in Pasadena, CA, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Pasadena City College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Pasadena City College is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Pasadena City College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

Pasadena City College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

In 2007, Pasadena City College had 26,672 students enrolled (14,717 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.

Pasadena City College Tuition and Affordability

Pasadena City College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Pasadena City College is successful student learning. The College provides high- quality, academically rigorous instruction in a comprehensive transfer and vocational curriculum, as well as learning activities designed to improve the economic condition and quality of life of the diverse communities within the College service area. At Pasadena City College we serve our students by: o Offering courses and programs which reflect academic excellence and professional integrity, o Challenging them to participate fully in the learning process by encouraging them to be responsible for their own academic success, o Fostering a creative learning environment that is technologically challenging and intellectually and culturally stimulating, o Recognizing them as individuals who may require diverse and flexible learning opportunities, and o Encouraging and supporting continuous learning and professional development in those who serve our students: faculty, staff, and managers."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Pasadena City College

Pasadena City College
1570 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106-2003
General Phone: (626) 585-7759
http://www.pasadena.edu

Pasadena City College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts2,005interdisciplinary studies, library assistant, social services, humanities
Nursing And Emergency Medicine138registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
Mechanics And Repair92automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, computer repair
Law79legal assistant
Medical Support And Technology78radiographer, dental hygienist, dental assistant, audiology and speech pathology, dental lab tech, medical assistant
Business And Management66accounting, international business, banking, small business management, retail, electronic commerce, sales and marketing
Beauty And Cosmetology50cosmetology
Office And Administration49administrative assistant, office management, data entry
Construction Trades49apparel and textiles, construction, building inspector
Family And Social Work42child development
Science And Laboratory Technician25biology tech
Media20radio and television, graphic communications, digital communications, public relations, broadcast journalism, journalism
Security And Law Enforcement16criminal justice and police, fire-fighting
Cooking And Culinary Arts6culinary arts
Photography And Commercial Art5commercial photography, commercial art
Design4graphic design
Computer Science And Engineering2system administration, information technology, computer programming, computer networking
Hospitality1hospitality management
Production Trades1machinist, welding
Engineering Technician1drafting, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech
Art Studies0visual and performing arts
Science0biological and physical sciences
Education And Teaching0teacher aide, early childhood special ed, special ed
Medical Administration0medical secretary
Drama And Performing Arts0theatre design

Number of programs and degrees for Pasadena City College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,67052
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years84442
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years1619
Award of less than 1 academic year5438

Student Body

In 2007, Pasadena City College had a total enrollment of 26,672 students (14,717 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White18%
Black6%
Hispanic32%
Asian32%
American Indian1%
Unknown9%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1929%
20-2119%
22-2415%
25-2912%
30-346%
35-395%
40-496%
50-644%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
California87%
State unknown13%

Pasadena City College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time73 %
Part-Time51 %

Pasadena City College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Pasadena, 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.

Pasadena City College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 548
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,660
Books and supplies$ 1,500

Financial Aid:
Pasadena City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 126100)

Pasadena City College Faculty

Pasadena City College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured136173
Non-tenured, but on tenure track4049
Non-tenured and not on tenure track812

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year18$89,04426$83,170
All faculty totalcalendar year18$89,04426$83,170

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year158$82,976196$79,461
All faculty totalacademic year158$82,976196$79,461

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

Pasadena City College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Construction Trades, General

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General

DESIGN
Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General

MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Pasadena City College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Pasadena City College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Pasadena City College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Pasadena City College Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Pasadena City College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Pasadena City College % of degrees in liberal arts
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Pasadena City College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in law
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Pasadena City College % of degrees in law
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Pasadena City College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in science and laboratory technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Pasadena City College % of degrees in science and laboratory technician
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Pasadena City College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
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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