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Porterville College is in Porterville, California. Porterville is a small city. The school is a public institution. Porterville College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include family and social work and liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Porterville College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 3,814 students study at Porterville College (in 2005). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
Porterville College
100 E College Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
General Phone: (559) 791-2200
Admissions Phone: (559) 791-2220
Financial Aid Phone: (559) 791-2223
http://www.portervillecollege.edu
Porterville College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 174 | social services, liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Medical Support And Technology | 64 | mental health services tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 30 | licensed practical nurse |
| Family And Social Work | 28 | child development, social service professions, adult development and aging, human services |
| Business And Management | 18 | business management, business, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and police |
| Science | 14 | biological and physical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | substance abuse counseling |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | information technology |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agriculture |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Design | 0 | design and visual communication, graphic design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art, photography |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Porterville College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 248 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 106 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 11 |
In 2005, Porterville College had a total enrollment of 3,814 students (2,472 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 82% |
| State unknown | 18% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Porterville, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (559) 791-2220
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 762 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,382 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Porterville College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 126800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (559) 791-2223
Porterville College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $83,602 | 7 | $80,539 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $83,602 | 7 | $80,539 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 31 | $80,750 | 35 | $69,951 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $80,750 | 35 | $69,951 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Development
Human Services, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Porterville College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement 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
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