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San Jacinto College - Central Campus, Texas

Overview of San Jacinto College - Central Campus

San Jacinto College - Central Campus is located in Pasadena, Texas (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by San Jacinto College - Central Campus is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in mathematics, real estate and construction management, and science and laboratory technician.

San Jacinto College - Central Campus Selectivity

San Jacinto College - Central Campus is an open-admission school.

Student Body

The school had 24,322 enrolled students in 2005.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"San Jacinto College is a comprehensive, public, two-year community college, accountable and responsive to the taxpaying citizens of The San Jacinto College District. Blending traditional methodologies and technology-based delivery systems, the College delivers accessible, affordable, high-quality basic skills, academic support, and post-secondary education programs, which prepare students to enter the job market, to transfer to senior institutions of higher education, to achieve their personal and professional goals, and to assume leadership roles in a culturally and ethnically diverse global community. Through our programs, services, and partnerships with industry, the College supports the economic growth of the community and of the region."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting San Jacinto College - Central Campus

San Jacinto College - Central Campus
8060 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77501-2007
General Phone: (281) 476-1501
Admissions Phone: (281) 476-1816
Financial Aid Phone: (281) 476-1856
http://www.sjcd.edu

San Jacinto College - Central Campus Programs and Degrees (2005)

San Jacinto College - Central Campus awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts437social services, general studies, English, history, cartography, sociology, foreign language and literature
Nursing And Emergency Medicine373registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Assistant And Technician297radiographyer, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical coding, optometric tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech
Business And Management275business, accounting, business management, international business, accounting technology
Engineering Technician155instrumentation tech, drafting, electronics tech, occupational safety tech, construction engineering tech, environmental engineering tech
Mechanics And Repair140automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics
Real Estate And Construction Management86real estate
Science83biology, chemistry, physics, geology
Beauty And Cosmetology81cosmetology, facial treatment, cosmetoloty instructor
Science And Laboratory Technician75chemical tech
Family And Social Work75child development, child care management, public administration
Security And Law Enforcement72fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections
Computer Science And Engineering71computer programming, computer and info science, network management, webmastering
Production Trades68welding
Office And Administration63office data entry
Mathematics55mathematics
Therapy And Counseling46psychology, physical therapist assistant
Cooking And Culinary Arts44chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant, institutional food workers
Design33interior design
Construction Trades29power transmission, construction manager
Transportation26commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations
Art Studies23art studies
Law18legal assistant
Medical Adminstration18medical records tech
Music12music
Photography And Commercial Art11commercial art, film studies
Media6radio and TV tech
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy5dietitian assistant
Drama And Performing Arts4drama
Education And Teaching2teacher ed

Number of programs and degrees for San Jacinto College - Central Campus in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,68066
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years78248
Award of less than 1 academic year22121

Student Body

In 2005, San Jacinto College - Central Campus had a total enrollment of 24,322 students (14,840 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White50%
Black12%
Hispanic28%
Asian6%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1922%
20-2120%
22-2417%
25-2914%
30-348%
35-395%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Texas90%
Foreign countries6%
State unknown3%

San Jacinto College - Central Campus Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time45 %

San Jacinto College - Central Campus Room and Board (2005)

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.

San Jacinto College - Central Campus Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year19$58,34915$58,985
All faculty totalcalendar year19$58,34915$58,985

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year180$46,416196$45,463
All faculty totalacademic year180$46,416196$45,463

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

San Jacinto College - Central Campus Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total523991
Basketball121224
Baseball22022
All Other Sports182745

San Jacinto College - Central Campus Degree Programs (2005)

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
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce

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
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Institutional Food Workers

DESIGN
Interior Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Public Administration

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
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

MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC
Music, General

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

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
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

San Jacinto College - Central Campus Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets San Jacinto College - Central Campus Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%San Jacinto College - Central Campus Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%San Jacinto College - Central Campus Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 4%San Jacinto College - Central Campus % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in real estate and construction management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%San Jacinto College - Central Campus % of degrees in real estate and construction management
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%San Jacinto College - Central Campus % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%San Jacinto College - Central Campus % of degrees in production trades
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%San Jacinto College - Central Campus Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%San Jacinto College - Central Campus % of degrees in mathematics
% of degrees in science and laboratory technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%San Jacinto College - Central Campus % of degrees in science and laboratory technician
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%San Jacinto College - Central Campus % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%San Jacinto College - Central Campus Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%San Jacinto College - Central Campus % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of students from other states
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%San Jacinto College - Central Campus % of students from other states
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers athletic scholarships

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