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Springfield Technical Community College, Massachusetts

Overview of Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield Technical Community College is found in Springfield, Massachusetts. Springfield is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Springfield Technical Community College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in media, engineering, and engineering technician.

Springfield Technical Community College Selectivity

Springfield Technical Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Springfield Technical Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Students numbered 5,823 in 2005 at Springfield Technical Community College. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement Springfield Technical Community College, a leader in technology and instructional innovation, transforms lives through educational opportunities that promote personal and professional success. To this end, STCC is committed to fostering inquiry, embracing diversity, respecting an open exchange of ideas, encouraging leadership, and inspiring creativity and serving the future with a caring faculty and staff."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield Technical Community College
1 Armory Sq
Springfield, MA 01105-1296
General Phone: (413) 781-7822
Admissions Phone: (413) 755-4202
Financial Aid Phone: (413) 755-4214
http://www.stcc.edu

Springfield Technical Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Springfield Technical Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts145general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Medical Assistant And Technician145medical coding, medical assistant, dental hygienist, radiographyer, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, nuclear medical tech, ...
Engineering Technician127mechanical engineering tech, electromechanical tech, automotive tech, computer engineering tech, civil engineering tech, HVAC tech, architectural drafting, telecommunications tech, ...
Business And Management94business, accounting, business management, finance, marketing, small business management
Nursing And Emergency Medicine85registered nursing, health aides
Security And Law Enforcement66criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, fire-fighting
Computer Science And Engineering45system administration, web design, computer applications programming, computer science, webmastering, computer and media applications, data processing tech
Therapy And Counseling27massage therapy, physical therapist assistant
Media27radio and TV tech, desktop publishing and imaging, animation and special effects, graphic communications courses
Beauty And Cosmetology26cosmetology
Education And Teaching20early childhood education, elementary school teaching
Engineering19engineering
Office And Administration16executive secretary, general office occupations, administrative assistant
Landscaping And Horticulture14landscaping
Mechanics And Repair13HVAC
Photography And Commercial Art12commercial art
Science8biotechnology, biology, chemistry
Medical Adminstration8medical secretary
Fine Arts6fine arts
Construction Trades3building inspection and management
Medicine2pre-med

Number of programs and degrees for Springfield Technical Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree76353
Award of less than 1 academic year10019
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years453

Student Body

In 2005, Springfield Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 5,823 students (3,721 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White45%
Black10%
Hispanic9%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Other Races35%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1919%
20-2118%
22-2414%
25-2913%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-4911%
50-644%
65+2%

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

ResidencePercent
Massachusetts86%
Connecticut4%

Springfield Technical Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time37 %

Springfield Technical Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Springfield, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Springfield Technical Community College Faculty

Springfield Technical Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year47$63,10161$57,242
Associate professoracademic year9$46,71312$44,108
Assistant professoracademic year9$49,5459$45,151
Instructoracademic year0*6$40,234
Lectureracademic year0*1*
All faculty totalacademic year65$58,95589$52,855

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

Springfield Technical Community College Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Graphic Communications, Other
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant

Springfield Technical Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Springfield Technical Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Springfield Technical Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Springfield Technical Community College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Springfield Technical Community College % of degrees in engineering
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Springfield Technical Community College Number of students
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Springfield Technical Community College % of students from other states
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Springfield Technical Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Springfield Technical Community College % students 40 years or older
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Springfield Technical Community College Minority % of student body
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Springfield Technical Community College Male % of student body
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Springfield Technical Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Springfield Technical Community College % of degrees in media
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement 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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