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Portland Community College is Oregon's largest community college, and is situated in Portland. There are more than 80,000 students in this college. PCC sprawls over 1,500 acres in northwestern Oregon. It was established in 1961 and offers education in alcohol and drug counseling, aviation science, architectural design, biomedical engineering and Asian studies. There are three major campuses of PCC. They are the following:
Portland Community College’s athletics teams are called the Panthers. It is an associate member of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges. It has men's and women's basketball teams which compete against the community colleges of Chemeketa, Lane, Linn-Benton, Clackamas, Mount Hood, Southwestern Oregon, and Umpqua.
Portland Community College is in a large city, in Portland, OR. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Portland Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Portland Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Portland Community College are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 24,353 students (15,335 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219-7132
General Phone: (503) 244-6111
http://www.pcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,052 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sign language translation, American Sign Language |
| Medical Support and Technology | 198 | radiation therapist, dental assistant, medical lab tech, medical assistant, dental hygienist, dental lab tech, veterinary assistant, ophthalmic tech |
| Business and Management | 120 | MIS, accounting technology, accounting, marketing, management information systems, retail, business management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 119 | aircraft maintenance, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, aircraft powerplant tech, HVAC, jewelrymaking |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 113 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 88 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech, juvenile corrections, security and protective services |
| Engineering Technician | 72 | architectural drafting, drafting, manufacturing tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, construction engineering tech |
| Office and Administration | 68 | office management, administrative assistant, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Law | 43 | legal assistant |
| Design | 40 | interior design, design and visual communication |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 30 | landscaping |
| Family and Social Work | 28 | child care management |
| Medical Administration | 25 | medical records tech |
| Construction Trades | 24 | construction manager, building inspector, construction |
| Education and Teaching | 19 | teacher aide, education courses |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | substance abuse counseling |
| Production Trades | 16 | machinist, welding, machine shop assistant |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 16 | health and physical education |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 13 | commercial art |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 8 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Music | 8 | music performance |
| Medicine | 7 | gerontology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | web design |
| Engineering | 3 | biomedical engineering |
| Transportation | 3 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Media | 1 | printing press operation |
| Science | 0 | biotechnology |
Number of programs and degrees for Portland Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,797 | 50 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 245 | 37 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 56 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 36 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, Portland Community College had a total enrollment of 24,353 students (15,335 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 95% |
| Washington | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,736 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,344 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,470 |
Financial Aid:
Portland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 321300)
Portland Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 148 | 178 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 36 | 43 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 191 | $64,108 | 246 | $60,605 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 191 | $64,108 | 246 | $60,605 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Basketball | 9 | 9 | 18 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Construction Trades, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Juvenile Corrections
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Portland Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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