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Students attend Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a small city. The school is a public institution. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and medical adminstration.
Applicants to Pennsylvania Highlands Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,324 students at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Pennsylvania Highlands Community College provides quality, affordable, comprehensive educational opportunities for all in a supportive, community-oriented environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
110 Franklin Street, Suite 200
Johnstown, PA 15907-0068
General Phone: (814) 262-6400
Admissions Phone: (814) 262-6431
Financial Aid Phone: (814) 262-6434
http://www.pennhighlands.edu
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 42 | business management, accounting technology |
| Medical Adminstration | 24 | health and medical administrative, medical office management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer and info science, webmastering, web design, database administration, computer security, computer networking |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | human services |
| Medical Support And Technology | 15 | medical coding |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | architectural engineering tech, environmental engineering tech, electronics tech, manufacturing tech, drafting and design tech |
| Education And Teaching | 11 | teacher aide, education |
| Office And Administration | 10 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Law | 3 | legal support, court reporting |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality management, hotel management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | dietetics and clinical nutrition |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | HVAC |
| Science | 0 | biotechnology |
Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 146 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 15 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 2 |
In 2005, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College had a total enrollment of 1,324 students (862 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Johnstown, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (814) 262-6431
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,810 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3180400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (814) 262-6434
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 4 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $39,552 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $38,990 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $34,757 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $33,658 | 3 | $32,867 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $34,530 | 15 | $36,419 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Support Services, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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