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Victoria College, also referred to as VC, has its main campus in Victoria, Texas. Established in 1925, VC was originally known as Victoria Junior College under the Victoria school system. The college received its present name in 1949. Victoria College offers degree and certificate programs to its students in various study fields including fine arts, mathematics, allied health and public service and technical education. The other campuses of the college are:
The athletic teams of the college are known as the Pirates. Both the male and the female students of the college participate in sports such as basketball and volleyball.
Victoria College can be found in Victoria, TX (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Victoria College.
The most common majors at the school are in nursing and emergency medicine.
Victoria College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 4,002 students were enrolled in Victoria College.
More complete details are provided below.
Victoria College
2200 E Red River
Victoria, TX 77901
General Phone: (361) 573-3291
http://www.victoriacollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 256 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 118 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 29 | computer networking, web design, systems analyst, information science, computer programming |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support and Technology | 24 | respiratory care tech, medical lab tech, clinical and medical lab science |
| Business and Management | 19 | business management, accounting technology, accounting |
| Office and Administration | 19 | office data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations, executive secretary |
| Production Trades | 16 | welding |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | electronics tech, drafting |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 8 | chemical tech |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | child care management, child development |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Victoria College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 299 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 208 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 25 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Victoria College had a total enrollment of 4,002 students (2,467 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Victoria, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,278 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,458 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,090 |
Financial Aid:
Victoria College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 366200)
Victoria College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $75,629 | 21 | $58,258 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $75,629 | 21 | $58,258 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $55,060 | 42 | $51,007 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $55,060 | 42 | $51,007 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Victoria College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling 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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