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San Jacinto College, or SJC, is a comprehensive community college system located in the Greater Houston area of Texas. Founded in 1961, the central campus is situated in Pasadena, Texas. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in several fields of study.
San Jacinto College offers both intercollegiate and recreational sports programs. The intercollegiate sports include men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's soccer, women's softball and women's volleyball. Some of the graduates of the college have gone on to become eminent personalities including Patrick Swayze, movie actor; Steve Francis, NBA player; and Sam Cassell - NBA Guard.
San Jacinto Community College is in Pasadena, TX. Pasadena is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. San Jacinto Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, mathematics, real estate and construction management, and science and laboratory technician.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 23,805 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
San Jacinto Community College
8060 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77501-2007
General Phone: (281) 998-6150
http://www.sjcd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 473 | general studies, social services, interdisciplinary studies, history, English, foreign language and literature, sociology, cartography |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 356 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 354 | business, business management, accounting, international business, MIS |
| Medical Support and Technology | 248 | radiographer, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, optometric tech, medical coding, medical assistant, medical lab tech, ... |
| Science | 146 | biology, chemistry, geology, physical sciences, physics, biotechnology |
| Mechanics and Repair | 105 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 100 | cosmetology, facial treatment, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Family and Social Work | 93 | child development, child care management, public administration |
| Engineering Technician | 84 | instrumentation tech, drafting, electronics tech, occupational safety tech, construction engineering tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 75 | computer programming, network management, computer and info science, webmastering |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 73 | chemical tech |
| Mathematics | 64 | mathematics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 54 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 44 | psychology, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 39 | real estate |
| Office and Administration | 33 | office data entry |
| Medical Administration | 32 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Media | 29 | radio and TV tech, journalism |
| Production Trades | 27 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 25 | power transmission |
| Transportation | 23 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 21 | food prep and kitchen assistant, chef training |
| Design | 21 | interior design |
| Music | 16 | music |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 11 | commercial art, film studies |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering mechanics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | dietitian assistant, health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for San Jacinto Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,812 | 68 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 591 | 41 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 194 | 21 |
In 2007-2008, San Jacinto Community College had a total enrollment of 23,805 students (11,650 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
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 Pasadena, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,176 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,776 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
San Jacinto Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 360902)
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 | calendar year | 24 | $74,601 | 54 | $72,007 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $74,601 | 54 | $72,007 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 | 172 | $57,555 | 164 | $56,588 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 172 | $57,555 | 164 | $56,588 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering Mechanics
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Journalism
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
Dietitian Assistant
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Cinema Studies
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets San Jacinto Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in science (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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army, air force)
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