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San Jacinto Community College

San Jacinto Community College

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.

Overview of San Jacinto Community College

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.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, mathematics, real estate and construction management, and science and laboratory technician.

San Jacinto Community College Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Student Body

Approximately 23,805 students study at San Jacinto Community College (in 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting San Jacinto Community College

San Jacinto Community College
8060 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77501-2007
General Phone: (281) 998-6150
http://www.sjcd.edu

San Jacinto Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts414general studies, social services, interdisciplinary studies, English, history, sociology, cartography, foreign language and literature, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine377registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Business And Management269business, accounting, business management, international business, MIS
Medical Support And Technology264radiographer, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, optometric tech, medical coding, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech
Science155biology, chemistry, geology, physics
Mechanics And Repair139automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics
Engineering Technician104drafting, electronics tech, instrumentation tech, occupational safety tech, environmental engineering tech, construction engineering tech
Family And Social Work100child development, child care management, public administration
Beauty And Cosmetology98cosmetology, facial treatment, cosmetoloty instructor
Mathematics80mathematics
Science And Laboratory Technician75chemical tech
Real Estate And Construction Management62real estate
Security And Law Enforcement57criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections
Therapy And Counseling49psychology, physical therapist assistant
Computer Science And Engineering49network management, computer programming, computer and info science, webmastering
Production Trades38welding
Office And Administration31office data entry
Medical Administration25medical records tech, medical secretary
Cooking And Culinary Arts21chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant
Law20legal assistant
Art Studies20art studies
Design19interior design
Media18radio and TV tech, journalism
Construction Trades17power transmission, construction manager
Transportation15commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations
Music14music
Drama And Performing Arts10drama
Photography And Commercial Art6commercial art, film studies
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy3dietitian assistant, health and physical education
Conservation And Resource Management1environmental science
Engineering1engineering mechanics

Number of programs and degrees for San Jacinto Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,63170
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years71444
Award of less than 1 academic year20621

Student Body

In 2007, San Jacinto Community College had a total enrollment of 23,805 students (14,238 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White45%
Black11%
Hispanic30%
Asian5%
American Indian0%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1924%
20-2121%
22-2416%
25-2913%
30-347%
35-395%
40-495%
50-642%
65+0%

San Jacinto Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time44 %

San Jacinto Community College Room and Board (2007)

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 Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

San Jacinto Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track201212

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year25$63,42144$62,518
All faculty totalcalendar year25$63,42144$62,518

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year176$50,448168$49,248
All faculty totalacademic year176$50,448168$49,248

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

San Jacinto Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

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

DESIGN
Interior Design

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
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
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

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
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
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
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
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 Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets San Jacinto Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%San Jacinto Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%San Jacinto Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%San Jacinto Community College % of degrees in mathematics
% of degrees in real estate and construction management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%San Jacinto Community College % of degrees in real estate and construction management
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%San Jacinto Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%San Jacinto Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in science and laboratory technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%San Jacinto Community College % of degrees in science and laboratory technician
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%San Jacinto Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%San Jacinto Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in science
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%San Jacinto Community College % of degrees in science
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

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