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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College was initially established as the Cambria County Area Community College in 1993. It was given its present name in the year 2004. The institute operates as both a community college and a vocational school. Classes are offered at the Ebensburg Education Center in Ebensburg, and the Richland Campus in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Students at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College are offered more than 30 associate’s degrees, certificates and diploma programs. Courses are available in the fields of business, liberal arts, human services and education, science, and technology.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College supports a number of clubs and organizations. The students are members of Greek societies including the Phi Theta Kappa, and the Tau Upsilon Alpha. Among the other associations are the Early Childhood Education Club, Environmental Society, Student Government Association, and Psychology Club.
Students attend Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown, PA, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is known for its programs in business and management, office and administration, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and medical administration.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,358 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
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
101 Community College Way
Johnstown, PA 15904
General Phone: (814) 262-6400
http://www.pennhighlands.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 38 | business management, accounting technology, banking |
| Office and Administration | 34 | general office occupations, administrative assistant, data entry |
| Medical Administration | 21 | health and medical administrative, medical transcription |
| Construction Trades | 17 | building inspector |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | human services, child care provider, child care management, adult development and aging |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | computer networking, web design, computer security, computer programming |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, environmental engineering tech, manufacturing tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 13 | medical coding, pharmacy tech |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | teacher aide, education |
| Science | 6 | biotechnology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Hospitality | 5 | restaurant and food services management, hotel management |
| Law | 2 | legal support, court reporting |
| Media | 2 | communications tech courses, communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | dietetics and clinical nutrition |
Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 141 | 28 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 58 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College had a total enrollment of 1,358 students (1,128 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,690 |
| 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)
Pennsylvania Highlands Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $46,567 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $44,201 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $40,686 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,333 | 4 | $37,953 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $40,796 | 15 | $42,620 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Support Services, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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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