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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.
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. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 145 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 145 | medical coding, medical assistant, dental hygienist, radiographyer, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, nuclear medical tech, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 127 | mechanical engineering tech, electromechanical tech, automotive tech, computer engineering tech, civil engineering tech, HVAC tech, architectural drafting, telecommunications tech, ... |
| Business And Management | 94 | business, accounting, business management, finance, marketing, small business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 85 | registered nursing, health aides |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 66 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, fire-fighting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 45 | system administration, web design, computer applications programming, computer science, webmastering, computer and media applications, data processing tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 27 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Media | 27 | radio and TV tech, desktop publishing and imaging, animation and special effects, graphic communications courses |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Engineering | 19 | engineering |
| Office And Administration | 16 | executive secretary, general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 14 | landscaping |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | HVAC |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 12 | commercial art |
| Science | 8 | biotechnology, biology, chemistry |
| Medical Adminstration | 8 | medical secretary |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Construction Trades | 3 | building inspection and management |
| Medicine | 2 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Springfield Technical Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 763 | 53 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 100 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 45 | 3 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 35% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 86% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (413) 755-4202
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,354 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,864 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (413) 755-4214
Springfield Technical Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 47 | $63,101 | 61 | $57,242 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $46,713 | 12 | $44,108 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $49,545 | 9 | $45,151 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 6 | $40,234 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $58,955 | 89 | $52,855 |
*: 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
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
(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 8% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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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