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Calais, ME is home to Washington County Community College. Calais is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Washington County Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. The range of program offerings available from Washington County Community College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in family and social work, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Washington County Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 370 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Washington County Community College are 40 years old or older.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Washington County Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Washington County Community College
One College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
General Phone: (207) 454-1000
http://www.wccc.me.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 32 | automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair, diesel mechanics, marine mechanic, heavy equipment maintenance, computer repair, HVAC |
| Construction Trades | 20 | plumbing, electrician |
| Medical Administration | 16 | medical secretary |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 15 | medical assistant |
| Transportation | 12 | construction equipment operation |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding |
| Business and Management | 10 | business management, entrepreneurship, management information systems |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | child development |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | teacher aide |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | parks and recreation studies, dietitian assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 2 | restaurant and catering management, culinary arts services |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer programming |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Washington County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 89 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 58 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Washington County Community College had a total enrollment of 370 students (350 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 9% |
| Unknown | 40% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 19 % |
Washington County Community College offers campus housing for 170 of its 350 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Calais, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,436 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,250 |
| Room and board | $ 4,780 |
| Room charge | $ 7,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,668 |
Financial Aid:
Washington County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 923100)
Washington County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $54,451 | 7 | $46,375 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $54,451 | 7 | $46,375 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Washington County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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