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Truckee Meadows Community College

Truckee Meadows Community College

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:

  • Dandini Campus
  • High Tech Center at Redfield
  • IGT Applied Technology Center
  • Meadowood Center
  • Nell J. Redfield Foundation Performing Arts Center

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.

Overview of Truckee Meadows Community College

Reno, NV 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.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in science and liberal arts.

Truckee Meadows Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

The school has 12,166 enrolled students (as of 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Truckee Meadows Community College

Truckee Meadows Community College
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512-3999
General Phone: (775) 673-7000
http://www.tmcc.edu

Truckee Meadows Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts360liberal arts and sciences, general studies, anthropology, minority and gender studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine67registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Science53physical science courses
Medical Support And Technology41dental assistant, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, mental health services tech
Security And Law Enforcement38criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration, security and protective services
Business And Management22business, management information systems, accounting technology, accounting and related services, accounting, business management
Computer Science And Engineering20computer networking, computer applications programming, computer graphics
Cooking And Culinary Arts12culinary arts, pastry, chef training
Mechanics And Repair11diesel mechanics, HVAC, automobile mechanics
Education And Teaching10secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, early childhood education
Law9legal assistant, legal secretary, advanced legal research
Photography And Commercial Art8commercial art
Engineering Technician8drafting, electronics tech, architectural drafting, environmental control tech, engineering technician
Office And Administration6administrative assistant
Architecture And Planning6architecture, architectural services
Construction Trades4building inspection and management, electrician
Fine Arts3fine arts, fine arts studies
Production Trades2welding
Family And Social Work2food and nutrition, child care management
Conservation And Resource Management1conservation, natural resources management
Therapy And Counseling0substance abuse counseling
Design0design and visual communication
Landscaping And Horticulture0landscaping
Media0printing equipment operation, graphic communications
Medical Administration0medical secretary, medical office assistant
Real Estate And Construction Management0real estate

Number of programs and degrees for Truckee Meadows Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree43323
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years20732
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4332

Student Body

In 2007, Truckee Meadows Community College had a total enrollment of 12,166 students (6,087 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White69%
Black3%
Hispanic12%
Asian7%
American Indian2%
Unknown6%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1919%
20-2120%
22-2418%
25-2915%
30-347%
35-395%
40-498%
50-644%
65+2%

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

ResidencePercent
Nevada93%
State unknown4%
California3%

Truckee Meadows Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time42 %

Truckee Meadows Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Truckee Meadows Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,763
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,148
Books and supplies$ 1,092

Financial Aid:
Truckee Meadows Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2107700)

Truckee Meadows Community College Faculty

Truckee Meadows Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6552
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2027
Non-tenured and not on tenure track118

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year7$63,1498$65,177
Instructorcalendar year3$51,7782*
All faculty totalcalendar year10$59,73810$64,564

*: 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 year58$69,50344$68,315
Instructoracademic year28$44,42933$46,771
All faculty totalacademic year86$61,34077$59,082

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

Truckee Meadows Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General

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
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General

FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping

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 ADMINISTRATION
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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Truckee Meadows Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Truckee Meadows Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Truckee Meadows Community College Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Truckee Meadows Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Truckee Meadows Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in science
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Truckee Meadows Community College % of degrees in science
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Truckee Meadows Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in fine arts
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Truckee Meadows Community College % of degrees in fine arts
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Truckee Meadows Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Truckee Meadows Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Truckee Meadows Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
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
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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