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Washtenaw Community College, Michigan

Overview of Washtenaw Community College

Washtenaw Community College can be found in Ann Arbor, Michigan (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Washtenaw Community College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in music, media, and engineering technician.

Washtenaw Community College Selectivity

Washtenaw Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

Instructors at the school are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2005, 12,193 students were enrolled in Washtenaw Community College.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Washtenaw Community College

Washtenaw Community College
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1610
General Phone: (734) 973-3543
Admissions Phone: (734) 973-3543
Financial Aid Phone: (734) 973-3523
http://www.wccnet.edu

Washtenaw Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Washtenaw Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine293nursing assistant, registered nursing
Engineering Technician275industrial production tech, CAD and design, computer systems tech, robotics tech, drafting and design tech, architectural drafting, hydraulics tech
Liberal Arts239general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Computer Science And Engineering135computer networking, web design, computer applications programming, systems analyst, computer services management, computer security, computer and info science, computer programming, ...
Business And Management130business management, accounting technology, sales, human resources, business communications, business administration, electronic commerce
Medical Assistant And Technician96dental assistant, radiation therapist, pharmacy tech, health service and sciences, respiratory care tech
Office And Administration84office management, administrative assistant, data entry
Construction Trades68pipefitting, construction, construction manager, property management
Family And Social Work68child care provider, child care management, human services
Media61photo and film tech, digital communications, communications tech courses
Mechanics And Repair39automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair, vehicle maintenance
Education And Teaching37elementary school teaching, secondary teaching
Cooking And Culinary Arts32institutional food workers, pastry, chef training
Production Trades30precision production, welding, machinist
Photography And Commercial Art19commercial art
Security And Law Enforcement15criminal justice and police
Design14graphic design
Music13various music studies, music performance
Medical Adminstration12medical secretary
Architecture And Planning9architectural tech
Engineering3engineering
Hospitality2restaurant and food services management

Number of programs and degrees for Washtenaw Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree89733
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years42340
Award of less than 1 academic year3298
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years253

Student Body

In 2005, Washtenaw Community College had a total enrollment of 12,193 students (6,571 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White63%
Black15%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
Other Races11%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1919%
20-2115%
22-2415%
25-2914%
30-349%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-645%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Michigan95%
State unknown4%
New Jersey1%

Washtenaw Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time42 %

Washtenaw Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Ann Arbor, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Washtenaw Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (734) 973-3543

Washtenaw Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,032
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,292
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid:
Washtenaw Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 232800)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (734) 973-3523

Washtenaw Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track93100

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year93$71,062100$68,729
All faculty totalcalendar year93$71,062100$68,729

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

Washtenaw Community College Degree Programs (2005)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Corporate Communications
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Construction Trades, General
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Institutional Food Workers

DESIGN
Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Robotics Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Services, General

HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other

MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

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Washtenaw Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Washtenaw Community College Apart:

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% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 5%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Washtenaw Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Washtenaw Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in media
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Washtenaw Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Washtenaw Community College % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Washtenaw Community College Male % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Washtenaw Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in music
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in music
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
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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