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San Jose City College, or SJCC, a community college which is located in San Jose in Santa Clara County, California, was established in 1921. Initially, SJCC operated in the downtown area of San Jose. The San Jose Unified School District took over the college’s operation in 1953, and changed its name to San Jose City College in 1958. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study.
SJCC’s athletics department has various sports teams and their teams are nicknamed the Jagsports. Over the past seven decades, the Jaguar athletes have gone on to become Olympic champions and world record holders.
San Jose City College is in a large city, in San Jose, CA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at San Jose City College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include real estate and construction management, family and social work, beauty and cosmetology, and religion and philosophy.
All qualified applicants are admitted as San Jose City College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at San Jose City College are higher than most.
The school, in 2007, had 9,805 students (4,990 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at San Jose City College are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Degree seekers find San Jose City College to be more affordable than many of its peers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"ôThe mission of San Jose City College is to prepare and empower students for success in a global multicultural society. With the fostering of student learning as its primary focus, the College provides continuous access to a wide range of comprehensive and flexible post secondary academic and occupational programs that prepare Silicon Valley residents of all ages and backgrounds for balanced and productive lives and successful careers. To reach these educational goals, the college provides the appropriate support services to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population.
In fulfilling this mission, the College assists students in achieving their education, employment, and life long learning goals. These include but are not limited to:
. Two year college degrees
. Lower-division transfer and general education courses
. Certificates
. Basic skills instruction
. English as a Second Language courses
. Distance learning opportunities
. Technology and career training
. Economic development
. Community services courses
. Adult non-credit courses
This mission is, and shall remain, in accordance with all legislation enacted by the State of California.ö"
More complete details are provided below.
San Jose City College
2100 Moorpark Ave
San Jose, CA 95128-2798
General Phone: (408) 298-2181
http://www.sjcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 169 | liberal arts and sciences, minority and gender studies, foreign language and literature, social services, English, humanities |
| Medical Support And Technology | 75 | dental assistant, medical assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 74 | child development, family and consumer science |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 57 | cosmetology |
| Business And Management | 55 | business management, accounting, business, labor relations, sales and marketing, business and related services, electronic commerce, small business management |
| Engineering Technician | 53 | HVAC tech, laser/optical tech, mechanical engineering tech, manufacturing tech, biomedical tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 48 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | computer networking, computer programming, computer support, web design, computer science, webmastering, system administration |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 18 | real estate |
| Production Trades | 15 | machinist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | electrical installation and repair, computer repair, industrial electronics tech, communications install and repair |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | philosophy |
| Office And Administration | 10 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 10 | construction, construction manager, glazier |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and police |
| Media | 9 | digital communications, journalism, communication and journalism |
| Science | 5 | biology, physical sciences, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | culinary arts |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | photography |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for San Jose City College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 298 | 47 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 208 | 32 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 156 | 22 |
In 2007, San Jose City College had a total enrollment of 9,805 students (4,990 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| Asian | 29% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 91% |
| State unknown | 9% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Jose, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 588 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,712 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,422 |
Financial Aid:
San Jose City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 128200)
San Jose City College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 42 | 50 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 51 | $79,971 | 69 | $76,713 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $79,971 | 69 | $76,713 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Construction Trades, General
Glazier
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets San Jose City College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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