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Portland Community College is in a large city, in Portland, Oregon. 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 2005, had 23,955 students (13,580 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Portland Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219-7132
General Phone: (503) 244-6111
Admissions Phone: (503) 977-4519
Financial Aid Phone: (503) 977-4934
http://www.pcc.edu
Portland Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,001 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies, library science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 191 | radiation therapist, dental assistant, veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, medical assistant, medical lab tech, dental lab tech, optometric tech, ... |
| Business And Management | 152 | MIS, accounting, business management, management information systems |
| Mechanics And Repair | 127 | aircraft maintenance, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC |
| Engineering Technician | 122 | construction engineering tech, electronics tech, drafting, architectural drafting, civil engineering tech, computer systems tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 104 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 92 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety, security and protective services |
| Office And Administration | 44 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Family And Social Work | 34 | child care management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 30 | landscaping |
| Education And Teaching | 29 | special ed, teacher aide |
| Medical Adminstration | 27 | medical records tech |
| Law | 25 | legal assistant |
| Design | 21 | interior design |
| Construction Trades | 20 | building inspector, construction trades |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 17 | commercial art |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 15 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | substance abuse counseling |
| Production Trades | 13 | welding, machinist |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer applications programming, computer networking |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 9 | biology tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | health and fitness |
| Media | 7 | communications tech courses, printing press operation, communication studies |
| Music | 5 | music performance |
| Medicine | 4 | gerontology |
| Transportation | 2 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agricultural machine operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Portland Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,719 | 50 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 288 | 37 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 67 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 51 | 7 |
In 2005, Portland Community College had a total enrollment of 23,955 students (13,580 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 97% |
| Washington | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (503) 977-4519
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,493 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,840 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,320 |
Financial Aid:
Portland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 321300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (503) 977-4934
Portland Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 140 | 170 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 177 | $57,656 | 220 | $56,071 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 177 | $57,656 | 220 | $56,071 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 5 | $27,993 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 5 | $27,993 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| Basketball | 13 | 7 | 20 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Construction Trades, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr 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
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
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
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Printing Press Operator
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
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/Fitness, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
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 5% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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