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Riverland Community College is located in Minnesota, United States, and was established in the year 1940. The college is under the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and enrolls more than 4,000 students on an annual basis. It offers students a range of degrees and certificate programs in the fields of computer technology, business, nursing, and accounting among others. In addition, a variety of online courses are also available to students. Riverland Community College offers classes in three campuses. These are in:
The students of Riverland college actively participate in sports including basketball, golf, volleyball, baseball, and softball. They also have access to a large number of on-campus clubs and organizations such as the Student Senate, Student Ambassadors, Multi-Cultural Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and Human Services Club.
The campus of Riverland Community College is in Austin, MN, 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 business and management.
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 2007-2008, the school had 3,687 students enrolled (2,329 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Riverland Community College are 40 years old or older.
The school 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 55912-1473
General Phone: (507) 433-0600
http://www.riverland.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 183 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 173 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 54 | human resources development, business management, accounting, business, sales and marketing |
| Construction Trades | 48 | electrician, carpentry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 43 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, autobody repair |
| Transportation | 35 | truck and bus driver |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 30 | cosmetology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Medical Support and Technology | 16 | radiographer, pharmacy tech |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | human services |
| Production Trades | 15 | welding, machinist |
| Medical Administration | 14 | medical secretary, health unit coordinator, medical receptionist |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | web design, computer networking, webmastering |
| Therapy and Counseling | 10 | massage therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | computer systems tech, electronics tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Law | 4 | legal secretary |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 2 | animation and special effects, desktop publishing and imaging |
Number of programs and degrees for Riverland Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 355 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 167 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 102 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 72 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Riverland Community College had a total enrollment of 3,687 students (2,329 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Austin, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,002 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,002 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
Financial Aid:
Riverland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233500)
Riverland Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 8 |
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 | 42 | $62,458 | 35 | $60,550 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $62,458 | 35 | $60,550 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Classic Conference |
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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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
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