The campus of Tarrant County College District is in Fort Worth, Texas, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Tarrant County College District include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Tarrant County College District an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Tarrant County College District had 34,892 students enrolled (19,858 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Tarrant County College District
1500 Houston St
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6599
General Phone: (817) 515-5100
Admissions Phone: (817) 515-5291
Financial Aid Phone: (817) 515-5353
http://www.tccd.edu
Tarrant County College District awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,283 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, cartography |
| Business And Management | 240 | accounting technology, business, business management, sales and marketing, logistics, fashion merchandising, operations management, small business management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 219 | aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics, aircraft maintenance |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 197 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 176 | radiographyer, mental health services tech, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical coding, respiratory care tech |
| Engineering Technician | 154 | HVAC tech, drafting, manufacturing tech, occupational safety tech, quality control tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, electromechanical tech, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 138 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 137 | computer networking, computer and info science, computer programming, web design, information science |
| Family And Social Work | 43 | child care provider, child care management, child development, public administration, foodservice management |
| Law | 36 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 32 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Media | 28 | printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | dietitian assistant |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 23 | real estate |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 13 | chef training |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | physical therapist assistant |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding |
| Medical Adminstration | 11 | medical records tech, health care facilities management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 9 | applied horticulture |
| Hospitality | 4 | tourism and travel, hospitality management |
Number of programs and degrees for Tarrant County College District in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,870 | 53 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 825 | 55 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 97 | 5 |
In 2005, Tarrant County College District had a total enrollment of 34,892 students (19,858 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Worth, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (817) 515-5291
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,464 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,221 |
Financial Aid:
Tarrant County College District participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 362600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (817) 515-5353
Tarrant County College District 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $77,464 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $55,884 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $67,093 | 5 | $65,329 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 41 | $58,861 | 32 | $57,836 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 55 | $58,501 | 56 | $55,771 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 67 | $54,310 | 64 | $54,244 |
| Instructor | academic year | 65 | $47,665 | 101 | $46,866 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 228 | $54,245 | 253 | $52,091 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Logistics and Materials Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tarrant County College District Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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