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Quinsigamond Community College, also referred to as QCC or Quinsig, is a coeducational, community college located in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1963 and occupies the campus formerly held by Assumption College. It grants admission to over 6,000 students annually. The College offers courses in Business, Engineering and Technology, Health Care and Human Services, Liberal Arts, and General Studies.
The men's and women's sports teams of QCC are called the Chiefs and Lady Chiefs respectively. Students participate in a number of sports including baseball, basketball, flag football, dodgeball, indoor Soccer, softball, and frisbee golf. The College also provides several fitness programs to students such as yoga/pilates classes, abdominal classes, beginners indoor cycling classes, and circuit training classes.
Quinsigamond Community College is located in Worcester, MA (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Quinsigamond Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management.
Quinsigamond Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Quinsigamond Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 6,654 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a regional leader in education and workforce development, Quinsigamond Community College serves the diverse educational needs of Central Massachusetts by providing affordable, accessible, and high quality programming leading to transfer, career, or personal/professional enrichment."
More complete details are provided below.
Quinsigamond Community College
670 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606-2092
General Phone: (508) 853-2300
http://www.qcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 162 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 132 | business management, business and related services, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 123 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, humanities |
| Engineering Technician | 84 | electrical drafting, energy systems tech, civil engineering tech, computer engineering tech, biomedical tech, automotive tech, electronics tech, manufacturing tech, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 80 | dental hygienist, radiation therapist, medical assistant, surgical tech, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, dental services, health diagnostic professions |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 74 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Family and Social Work | 34 | community organization, social service professions |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 33 | computer graphics, systems analyst, web design, computer applications programming, computer support, computer networking |
| Education and Teaching | 25 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 10 | occupational therapy |
| Hospitality | 9 | hotel management |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical secretary, medical office assistant |
| Office and Administration | 2 | business support services |
Number of programs and degrees for Quinsigamond Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 600 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 174 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Quinsigamond Community College had a total enrollment of 6,654 students (4,425 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Worcester, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,658 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,602 |
| Books and supplies | $ 720 |
Financial Aid:
Quinsigamond Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 217500)
Quinsigamond Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $69,802 | 46 | $63,528 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $54,892 | 19 | $56,251 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $52,547 | 14 | $51,120 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $47,359 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $63,437 | 80 | $59,359 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Quinsigamond Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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
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