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Wasington County Community College

Overview of Wasington County Community College

Wasington County Community College can be found in Calais, ME (a rural area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Wasington County Community College.

Areas of Study

The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from Wasington County Community College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in family and social work, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.

Wasington County Community College Selectivity

Wasington County Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.

Faculty

Classes at Wasington County Community College are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2007, 370 students were enrolled in Wasington County Community College. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.

Student Life

Wasington County Community College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Wasington County Community College

Wasington County Community College
One College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
General Phone: (207) 454-1000
http://www.wccc.me.edu

Wasington County Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair48marine mechanic, HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, computer repair, mechanic and repair, heavy equipment maintenance
Construction Trades29plumbing, electrician
Liberal Arts17general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Business And Management17business management, entrepreneurship, management information systems
Family And Social Work15child development
Medical Administration10medical secretary
Transportation9construction equipment operation
Medical Support And Technology7medical assistant
Education And Teaching7teacher aide
Production Trades5welding
Cooking And Culinary Arts4restaurant and catering management, culinary arts services
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy4dietitian assistant, parks and recreation studies
Medicine1health professions
Computer Science And Engineering0computer programming

Number of programs and degrees for Wasington County Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years10020
Associate's degree7314

Student Body

In 2007, Wasington County Community College had a total enrollment of 370 students (308 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White40%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian7%
Unknown52%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1939%
20-2114%
22-249%
25-298%
30-345%
35-394%
40-4911%
50-647%

Wasington County Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time53 %
Part-Time19 %

Wasington County Community College Room and Board (2007)

Wasington County Community College offers campus housing for 160 of its 308 (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.

Wasington County Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,357
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,728
Room and board$ 4,203
Room charge$ 6,205
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,669

Financial Aid:
Wasington County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 923100)

Wasington County Community College Faculty

Wasington County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured154
Non-tenured, but on tenure track11

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year2*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*0*

*: 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
Instructoracademic year14$53,5305$50,912
All faculty totalacademic year14$53,5305$50,912

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

Wasington County Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

Wasington County Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Wasington County Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Wasington County Community College Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 8%Wasington County Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Wasington County Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Wasington County Community College % of degrees in construction trades
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Wasington County Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Wasington County Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Wasington County Community College % of degrees in family and social work
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Wasington County Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Wasington County Community College % students 40 years or older
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
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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