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Prince George's Community College is in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Upper Marlboro 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 business and management.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Prince George's Community College teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 12,397 students study at the school (in 2005). Prince George's Community College is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Prince GeorgeÆs Community College offers opportunities for individuals to realize their potential in a challenging, learning-centered environment. The college provides cost effective, high-quality programs and services that respond to student and community needs."
More complete details are provided below.
Prince George's Community College
301 Largo Rd
Largo, MD 20774-2199
General Phone: (301) 336-6000
Admissions Phone: (301) 322-0866
Financial Aid Phone: (301) 322-0822
http://WWW.PGCC.EDU
Prince George's Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 249 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 229 | MIS, business management, business, accounting technology, marketing, human resources, accounting and related services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 104 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 54 | radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, respiratory care tech |
| Law | 39 | legal assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 37 | child care provider |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 32 | criminal justice and police, forensic science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | computer and info science, computer networking, web design, computer applications programming |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | education, special ed |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | electronics tech, computer systems tech, drafting, engineering technician |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical records tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | theatre design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 1 | building inspection and management |
Number of programs and degrees for Prince George's Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 727 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 124 | 20 |
In 2005, Prince George's Community College had a total enrollment of 12,397 students (6,261 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 12% |
| Black | 77% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 93% |
| District of Columbia | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Upper Marlboro, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (301) 322-0866
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,682 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,794 |
| Books and supplies | $ 673 |
Financial Aid:
Prince George's Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 208900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (301) 322-0822
Prince George's Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 69 | 90 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 64 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $66,775 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $70,877 | 43 | $65,586 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 41 | $53,340 | 76 | $52,288 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $44,226 | 24 | $42,274 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 93 | $60,567 | 144 | $54,344 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | short term | 2 | * | 3 | $24,864 |
| Associate professor | short term | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 3 | $24,533 | 5 | $23,514 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| Basketball | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 12 | 12 |
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 Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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% |  |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | 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 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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