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The campus of Riverland Community College is in Austin, Minnesota, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Riverland Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in construction trades.
Its open admissions system makes Riverland Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Riverland Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 3,606 students enrolled (2,210 full-time equivalent).
Riverland Community College values student athletics, and belongs to the Midwest Classic Conference and Midwest Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Riverland Community College
1900 8th Ave NW
Austin, MN 55912
General Phone: (507) 433-0600
Admissions Phone: (507) 433-0517
Financial Aid Phone: (507) 433-0695
http://WWW.Riverland.edu
Riverland Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 181 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 92 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 79 | human resources development, business management, accounting, business, sales and marketing, small business management |
| Construction Trades | 67 | electrician, carpentry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 57 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, engine machinist, diesel mechanics, communications install and repair |
| Transportation | 38 | truck and bus driver |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 33 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 27 | machinist, cabinetmaking, welding |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 25 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | computer networking, web design, computer security, webmastering, database administration |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | computer systems tech, electronics tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 16 | radiographyer |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | human services |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | medical secretary, health unit coordinator |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | massage therapy |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Law | 6 | legal secretary |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 5 | agricultural machine tech |
| Media | 3 | digital communications, desktop publishing and imaging |
Number of programs and degrees for Riverland Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 350 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 146 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 114 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 113 | 8 |
In 2005, Riverland Community College had a total enrollment of 3,606 students (2,210 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 95% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Austin, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (507) 433-0517
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,384 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,384 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
Financial Aid:
Riverland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (507) 433-0695
Riverland Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 52 | $54,736 | 32 | $56,250 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $54,736 | 32 | $56,250 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Classic Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Development
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Engine Machinist
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Riverland Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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
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