Pueblo Community College is a two-year comprehensive community college located in Pueblo, Colorado. PCC is a member of the North Central Association and the Colorado Community College System, the fastest growing educational system in the state.
PCC offers more than 50 certificate and associate degree programs in diverse areas of study. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations, including the Culinary Arts Club, Phi Beta Lambda, the Psychology and Social Work Club and the Veterans Club.
The campus of Pueblo Community College is in Pueblo, CO, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Pueblo Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, Pueblo Community College had 5,063 students enrolled (3,462 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Pueblo Community College
900 West Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004-1499
General Phone: (719) 549-3200
http://www.pueblocc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 199 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities, library assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 197 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 154 | phlebotomy, pharmacy tech, dental hygienist, radiographer, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, mental health services tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Business and Management | 65 | business management, hospitality marketing, electronic commerce, accounting technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 41 | criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 41 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Office and Administration | 31 | office data entry |
| Family and Social Work | 28 | child development |
| Therapy and Counseling | 22 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 18 | computer and info science, computer services management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Media | 6 | animation and special effects |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | engineering technology, electronics tech |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Pueblo Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 478 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 221 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 134 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, Pueblo Community College had a total enrollment of 5,063 students (3,462 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pueblo, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,311 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,735 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,749 |
Financial Aid:
Pueblo Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2116300)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 34 | $46,946 | 50 | $47,547 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $46,946 | 50 | $47,547 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pueblo Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Pueblo Community College.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Pueblo Community College with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.