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Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield Technical Community College

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.

Overview of Springfield Technical Community College

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.

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.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

Students numbered 6,074 in 2007-2008 at the school.

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
http://www.stcc.edu

Springfield Technical Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support and Technology133medical coding, dental hygienist, medical assistant, radiographer, dental assistant, medical lab tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, nuclear medical tech, ...
Liberal Arts129general studies, liberal arts and sciences, geography
Business and Management89business, accounting, business management, small business management, marketing, finance
Engineering Technician88telecommunications tech, civil engineering tech, HVAC tech, mechanical engineering tech, automotive tech, electromechanical tech, computer engineering tech, architectural drafting, ...
Nursing and Emergency Medicine85registered nursing, health aides
Security and Law Enforcement56criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, fire-fighting
Computer Science and Engineering39system administration, web design, computer security, computer applications programming, computer science, computer and media applications
Media35radio and TV tech, animation and special effects, desktop publishing and imaging, printing equipment operation
Therapy and Counseling25physical therapist assistant, massage therapy
Beauty and Cosmetology25cosmetology
Education and Teaching22elementary school teaching, early childhood education
Mechanics and Repair22HVAC
Office and Administration18executive secretary, general office occupations, data entry
Engineering18engineering
Landscaping and Horticulture10landscaping
Science9biotechnology, biology, chemistry
Photography and Commercial Art8commercial art, commercial photography
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy7occupational therapist assistant, sports and fitness management
Medical Administration5medical secretary
Fine Arts4fine arts
Construction Trades2building inspection and management
Medicine2pre-med

Number of programs and degrees for Springfield Technical Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree69255
Award of less than 1 academic year9822
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years413

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Springfield Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 6,074 students (3,978 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White54%
Black13%
Hispanic16%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown13%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1918%
20-2118%
22-2415%
25-2915%
30-348%
35-398%
40-4911%
50-644%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Massachusetts97%
Connecticut3%

Springfield Technical Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time55 %
Part-Time30 %

Springfield Technical Community College Room and Board (2007)

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 Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,696
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,206
Books and supplies$ 1,000

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 Faculty

Springfield Technical Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year51$69,55262$65,807
Associate professoracademic year7$59,6966$55,946
Assistant professoracademic year7$49,22319$47,476
Instructoracademic year2*4$30,254
All faculty totalacademic year67$65,90291$59,767

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

Springfield Technical Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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
Computer and Information Systems Security
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
Robotics Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Geography
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
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
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

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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 9%Springfield Technical Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Springfield Technical Community College % of degrees in engineering
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Springfield Technical Community College Number of students
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Springfield Technical Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Springfield Technical Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Springfield Technical Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Springfield Technical Community College % of degrees in media
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Springfield Technical Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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