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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.
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 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.
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.
In 2007, 370 students were enrolled in Wasington County Community College. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
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.
Wasington 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 | 48 | marine mechanic, HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, computer repair, mechanic and repair, heavy equipment maintenance |
| Construction Trades | 29 | plumbing, electrician |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 17 | business management, entrepreneurship, management information systems |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | child development |
| Medical Administration | 10 | medical secretary |
| Transportation | 9 | construction equipment operation |
| Medical Support And Technology | 7 | medical assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | teacher aide |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 4 | restaurant and catering management, culinary arts services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | dietitian assistant, parks and recreation studies |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer programming |
Number of programs and degrees for Wasington County Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 100 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 73 | 14 |
In 2007, Wasington County Community College had a total enrollment of 370 students (308 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Unknown | 52% |
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 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $53,530 | 5 | $50,912 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $53,530 | 5 | $50,912 |
*: 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 Wasington 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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