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Tarrant County College District

Tarrant County College District

Tarrant County College District, or TCCD, is a public, two year community college serving the Fort Worth area in Tarrant County, Texas. It offers degree programs including Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Arts in Teaching degrees. As of 2008, TCCD was ranked as the sixth largest community college and university in Texas with student enrollment figures of over 30,000. TCCD operates many campuses which include:

  • Northeast Campus
  • Northwest Campus
  • South Campus
  • Southeast Campus
  • Trinity River Campus

The athletics department of Tarrant County College District has many sports teams that participate in a variety of sports such as racquetball, volleyball, table tennis, soccer, and tennis.

Overview of Tarrant County College District

The campus of Tarrant County College District is in Fort Worth, TX, 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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Tarrant County College District Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Tarrant County College District an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Tarrant County College District has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 37,948 students enrolled (21,438 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Tarrant County College District

Tarrant County College District
1500 Houston St
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6599
General Phone: (817) 515-5100
http://www.tccd.edu

Tarrant County College District Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts1,523liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, cartography
Business And Management328accounting technology, logistics, business, business management, sales and marketing, operations management, fashion merchandising, small business management
Security And Law Enforcement244criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, criminal justice and safety
Medical Support And Technology185mental health services tech, respiratory care tech, radiographer, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical coding
Nursing And Emergency Medicine181registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Mechanics And Repair143aircraft powerplant tech, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, small engine mechanics, aircraft maintenance
Engineering Technician124HVAC tech, drafting, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, manufacturing tech, occupational safety tech, quality control tech, computer systems tech, ...
Computer Science And Engineering96computer networking, computer and info science, computer programming, web design
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy49dietitian assistant
Family And Social Work49child care management, child care provider, child development, public administration, foodservice management
Law42legal assistant
Real Estate And Construction Management36real estate
Office And Administration28administrative assistant, office data entry
Media28radio and TV tech, printing equipment operation, desktop publishing and imaging
Production Trades14welding
Therapy And Counseling12physical therapist assistant
Cooking And Culinary Arts11chef training
Landscaping And Horticulture8applied horticulture
Medical Administration6medical records tech, health care facilities management
Hospitality5tourism and travel, hospitality management

Number of programs and degrees for Tarrant County College District in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree2,17851
Award of less than 1 academic year72734
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years20730

Student Body

In 2007, Tarrant County College District had a total enrollment of 37,948 students (21,438 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White60%
Black16%
Hispanic16%
Asian6%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1924%
20-2118%
22-2415%
25-2913%
30-347%
35-396%
40-497%
50-642%
65+0%

Tarrant County College District Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time38 %

Tarrant County College District Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Tarrant County College District Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,512
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,600
Books and supplies$ 1,310

Financial Aid:
Tarrant County College District participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 362600)

Tarrant County College District Faculty

Tarrant County College District has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured133132
Non-tenured, but on tenure track84137
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4048

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year5$81,6473$78,900
Assistant professorcalendar year3$61,2383$69,023
Instructorcalendar year1*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year9$74,4928$69,845

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year41$64,24131$64,294
Associate professoracademic year59$60,20566$59,216
Assistant professoracademic year62$58,35073$57,363
Instructoracademic year85$50,284138$49,705
All faculty totalacademic year247$56,995308$55,026

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

Tarrant County College District Degree Programs (2007)

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
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
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Robotics 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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

Tarrant County College District Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Tarrant County College District Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Tarrant County College District Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Tarrant County College District Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Tarrant County College District Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Tarrant County College District Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 10%Tarrant County College District % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Tarrant County College District % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Tarrant County College District % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Tarrant County College District % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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