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Pasco Hernando Community College

Pasco Hernando Community College

Pasco-Hernando Community College, or PHCC, is a 2-year community college in Florida that was established in 1967. The college has 4 campuses in:

  • Brooksville
  • Dade City
  • New Port Richey
  • Spring Hill

Pasco-Hernando Community College offers a number of associate degrees and certification programs in various fields of study including computer science, law enforcement and health occupations. The college also has the Educator Preparation Institute which offers an alternative teacher certification program.

The college runs a successful intercollegiate athletic program, and their sports teams call themselves the Conquistadors. They participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, cross-country, softball and volleyball. PHCC also offers a summer sports camp where one can improve their athletic skills in baseball, basketball, fastpitch softball and volleyball.

Overview of Pasco Hernando Community College

Pasco Hernando Community College is in a large suburb, in New Port Richey, FL. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Pasco Hernando Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts.

Pasco Hernando Community College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Pasco Hernando Community College offers open admission.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Pasco Hernando Community College, in 2007-2008, had 8,065 students (4,463 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Pasco Hernando Community College

Pasco Hernando Community College
10230 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654-5199
General Phone: (727) 847-2727
http://www.phcc.edu

Pasco Hernando Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts585liberal arts and sciences
Nursing and Emergency Medicine397registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant
Security and Law Enforcement162criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration
Medical Support and Technology115blood bank tech specialist, mental health services tech, radiation therapist, dental assistant, dental hygienist
Business and Management99business management, entrepreneurship, marketing, management information systems, MIS
Office and Administration37executive secretary
Medical Administration32medical records tech, medical secretary, health unit coordinator
Computer Science and Engineering26computer applications programming, computer services management
Engineering Technician21drafting
Law17legal assistant
Production Trades3welding
Science and Laboratory Technician0biology tech
Beauty and Cosmetology0cosmetology

Number of programs and degrees for Pasco Hernando Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree86116
Award of less than 1 academic year48217
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1519

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Pasco Hernando Community College had a total enrollment of 8,065 students (4,463 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White81%
Black5%
Hispanic9%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1810%
18-1927%
20-2117%
22-2411%
25-2911%
30-347%
35-396%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

Pasco Hernando Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time65 %
Part-Time50 %

Pasco Hernando Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of New Port Richey, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Pasco Hernando Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,225
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,397
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Pasco Hernando Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1065200)

Pasco Hernando Community College Faculty

Pasco Hernando Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2145
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1023
Non-tenured and not on tenure track41

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year4$43,3001*
All faculty totalcalendar year4$43,3001*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year11$67,18619$62,418
Associate professoracademic year2*16$51,258
Assistant professoracademic year6$45,63212$46,568
Instructoracademic year12$45,93821$42,317
All faculty totalacademic year31$53,96668$50,787

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

Pasco Hernando Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total234568
Baseball13013
Track01111
Basketball10010
All Other Sports03434

Pasco Hernando Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

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
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science

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Pasco Hernando Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Pasco Hernando Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Pasco Hernando Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Pasco Hernando Community College Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Pasco Hernando Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Pasco Hernando Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Pasco Hernando Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Pasco Hernando Community College Number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Pasco Hernando Community College Female % of student body
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Pasco Hernando Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
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
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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