Prince George's Community College, or PGCC, was founded in 1958 as a community college in the community of Largo in Prince George's County, Maryland. The college serves more than 30,000 students. There are more than 200 academic, continuing education, workforce development, and personal enrichment programs. There are also a number of online courses and distance learning options for remote students.
Prince George's Community College has a number of campuses apart from the main campus in Largo. These include the:
The college’s mascot is The Owl and the student newspaper is also called "The Owl". PGCC sponsors sports teams in soccer, volleyball, basketball, bowling, baseball, softball, golf and tennis.
Prince George's Community College is in Largo, MD. Largo is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Prince George's Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include law and business and management.
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 Prince George's Community 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 11,861 students study at Prince George's Community College (in 2007). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at Prince George's Community College are in their forties, or even older.
More complete details are provided below.
Prince George's Community College
301 Largo Rd
Largo, MD 20774-2199
General Phone: (301) 336-6000
http://WWW.PGCC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 251 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 182 | business management, business, MIS, accounting technology, human resources, marketing, accounting and related services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 164 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Law | 50 | legal assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 49 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, nuclear medical tech |
| Family And Social Work | 31 | child care provider, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 26 | criminal justice and police, forensic science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer networking, computer and info science, computer product certification, computer applications programming, computer support, web design, computer security |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | computer systems tech, electronics tech, drafting, aerospace engineering tech, quality control tech, engineering technician |
| Medical Administration | 18 | medical records tech, medical office management |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | special ed, education, math teaching, Spanish teaching, early childhood education, elementary school teaching, physics teaching, chemistry teaching |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | theatre design |
| Construction Trades | 3 | building inspection and management, property management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 3 | computer repair |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Prince George's Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 672 | 35 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 181 | 33 |
In 2007, Prince George's Community College had a total enrollment of 11,861 students (5,980 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9% |
| Black | 78% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Upper Marlboro, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,802 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,914 |
| Books and supplies | $ 719 |
Financial Aid:
Prince George's Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 208900)
Prince George's Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 81 | 131 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $66,320 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $81,432 | 7 | $66,167 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 38 | $71,325 | 48 | $66,188 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 40 | $56,243 | 66 | $55,006 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $46,632 | 23 | $46,071 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 89 | $61,419 | 138 | $57,301 |
*: 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 | 3 | 12 |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 0 | 4 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Prince George's Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
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
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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