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Springfield Technical Community College is a two-year, co-educational community college located in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1967.
There are many intercollegiate and club sports teams at STCC, including men's soccer wrestling, and basketball, along with women's soccer, basketball and lacrosse.
Springfield Technical Community College is found in Springfield, MA. 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.
The school is known for its programs in media, engineering, and engineering technician.
Springfield Technical Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Springfield Technical Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 6,074 in 2007 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Springfield Technical Community College
1 Armory Sq
Springfield, MA 01105-1296
General Phone: (413) 781-7822
http://www.stcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 137 | medical coding, medical assistant, radiographer, dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 125 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 110 | mechanical engineering tech, telecommunications tech, automotive tech, civil engineering tech, HVAC tech, computer engineering tech, electronics tech, laser/optical tech, ... |
| Business And Management | 88 | business, accounting, business management, small business management, finance, marketing, logistics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 84 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 52 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | system administration, computer security, web design, computer applications programming, computer science, computer and media applications, data processing tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 27 | cosmetology |
| Media | 26 | radio and TV tech, animation and special effects, desktop publishing and imaging, printing equipment operation |
| Mechanics And Repair | 24 | HVAC |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education |
| Office And Administration | 19 | executive secretary, general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Engineering | 17 | engineering |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Science | 4 | biotechnology, biology, chemistry |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 4 | landscaping |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical secretary |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Medicine | 2 | pre-med |
| Construction Trades | 1 | building inspection and management |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Springfield Technical Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 691 | 56 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 80 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 44 | 3 |
In 2007, Springfield Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 6,074 students (3,721 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 97% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,576 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,086 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Springfield Technical Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 807800)
Springfield Technical Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 68 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 51 | $67,065 | 66 | $64,110 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $55,132 | 5 | $55,156 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $48,216 | 17 | $45,630 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $47,804 | 4 | $27,356 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $63,047 | 92 | $58,610 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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
Robotics Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
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 and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
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
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Springfield Technical Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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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