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Truckee Meadows Community College, or TMCC, is a community school situated in Nevada, United States. The college has over 500 faculty members. The campus locations of TMCC include:
Truckee Meadows Community College offers a wide variety of applied technical programs and a university-transfer program. The Workforce Development & Continuing Education department of the college offers non-credit courses in different areas of study.
From 1971 to 1979, TMCC was known by the name of Western Nevada Community College. TMCC serves more than 12,000 pupils with programs in over 40 occupational and academic areas. The programs offered by the college lead to certificates and associate degrees.
Reno, Nevada is home to Truckee Meadows Community College. Reno is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Truckee Meadows Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in architecture and planning, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Truckee Meadows Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 11,431 enrolled students (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Truckee Meadows Community College
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512-3999
General Phone: (775) 673-7000
Admissions Phone: (775) 673-7042
Financial Aid Phone: (775) 673-7072
http://www.tmcc.edu
Truckee Meadows Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 285 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, anthropology, minority and gender studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 60 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 51 | fire-fighting, fire protection tech, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, security and protective services |
| Medical Support And Technology | 41 | dental assistant, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, mental health services tech |
| Science | 34 | physical science courses |
| Business And Management | 22 | business, accounting technology, management information systems, accounting, business management, accounting and related services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | computer networking, computer applications programming, computer graphics |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | electronics tech, architectural drafting, drafting, engineering technician, environmental control tech |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, early childhood education |
| Architecture And Planning | 9 | architecture, architectural services |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant, legal secretary, advanced legal research |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 6 | culinary arts, pastry, chef training |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts, fine arts studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 3 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC |
| Construction Trades | 2 | building inspection and management, electrician |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | food and nutrition |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | substance abuse counseling |
| Design | 1 | design and visual communication |
| Media | 0 | printing equipment operation, graphic communications |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical secretary, medical office assistant |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Truckee Meadows Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 544 | 51 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 35 | 26 |
In 2005, Truckee Meadows Community College had a total enrollment of 11,431 students (5,773 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 95% |
| California | 3% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Reno, Nevada for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nevada Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (775) 673-7042
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,642 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,557 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,060 |
Financial Aid:
Truckee Meadows Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2107700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (775) 673-7072
Truckee Meadows Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 59 | 50 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
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 | calendar year | 8 | $62,041 | 8 | $52,861 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $42,278 | 4 | $47,375 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $56,651 | 12 | $51,032 |
*: 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 | 51 | $65,952 | 42 | $64,415 |
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $45,170 | 23 | $44,897 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $59,116 | 65 | $57,509 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Physical Sciences, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Truckee Meadows Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | 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 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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