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.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, real estate and construction management, and science and laboratory technician.
San Jacinto College - Central Campus is an open-admission school.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 437 | social services, general studies, English, history, cartography, sociology, foreign language and literature |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 373 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 297 | radiographyer, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical coding, optometric tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech |
| Business And Management | 275 | business, accounting, business management, international business, accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 155 | instrumentation tech, drafting, electronics tech, occupational safety tech, construction engineering tech, environmental engineering tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 140 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 86 | real estate |
| Science | 83 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 81 | cosmetology, facial treatment, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 75 | chemical tech |
| Family And Social Work | 75 | child development, child care management, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 72 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 71 | computer programming, computer and info science, network management, webmastering |
| Production Trades | 68 | welding |
| Office And Administration | 63 | office data entry |
| Mathematics | 55 | mathematics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 46 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 44 | chef training, food prep and kitchen assistant, institutional food workers |
| Design | 33 | interior design |
| Construction Trades | 29 | power transmission, construction manager |
| Transportation | 26 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Art Studies | 23 | art studies |
| Law | 18 | legal assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | medical records tech |
| Music | 12 | music |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 11 | commercial art, film studies |
| Media | 6 | radio and TV tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | dietitian assistant |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | teacher ed |
Number of programs and degrees for San Jacinto College - Central Campus in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,680 | 66 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 782 | 48 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 221 | 21 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 90% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| State unknown | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (281) 476-1816
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,720 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
San Jacinto College - Central Campus participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 360902)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (281) 476-1856
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 19 | $58,349 | 15 | $58,985 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $58,349 | 15 | $58,985 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 180 | $46,416 | 196 | $45,463 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 180 | $46,416 | 196 | $45,463 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52 | 39 | 91 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 27 | 45 |
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
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
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets San Jacinto College - Central Campus Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| 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 19% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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