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Washington State Community College, also known as WCSS, was established in 1971, and is a two-year public college located in Marietta, Ohio. The institution provides associate's degrees in more than 50 streams of study including arts, science, and business. A number of courses are also available in the field of engineering. WCSS also offers several distance learning and online programs.
Washington State Community College aims at maintaining an active athletic life. It organizes intramural sports and has several men’s and women’s teams that participate in basketball, volleyball, and softball. The campus is also home to a number of student clubs and organizations. These include the Criminal Justice Club, Associate Degree Nursing Club, Opportunity Scholars Club, and Phi Theta Kappa.
Washington State Community College is located in a small city, in Marietta, OH. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Washington State Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Washington State Community College often study family and social work.
The school maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
Washington State Community College offers classes to 1,243 students (982 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Washington State Community College will enrich the lives of students, families, and the community through education, training, community service and cultural activities."
More complete details are provided below.
Washington State Community College
710 Colegate Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
General Phone: (740) 374-8716
http://www.wscc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 83 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 50 | business management, accounting technology, accounting and related services |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Medical Support And Technology | 43 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | computer systems tech, drafting, electronics tech, industrial tech, mechanical engineering tech, industrial production tech, electrical/electronic tech, HVAC tech |
| Family And Social Work | 29 | social work, child care management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and administration, corrections, criminal justice and police |
| Mechanics And Repair | 21 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Medical Administration | 15 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | physical therapist assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer support, computer programming, computer science |
| Office And Administration | 8 | executive secretary |
| Media | 4 | communications tech courses, radio and TV tech |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Washington State Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 361 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 1 |
In 2007, Washington State Community College had a total enrollment of 1,243 students (982 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Marietta, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,336 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,546 |
| Books and supplies | $ 825 |
Financial Aid:
Washington State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1045300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 37 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $46,687 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $53,425 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $59,807 | 6 | $50,056 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $50,156 | 11 | $48,500 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $44,307 | 10 | $42,920 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $37,787 | 6 | $42,552 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $35,863 | 4 | $36,015 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $44,402 | 31 | $43,938 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Washington State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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