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Wayne County Community College District

Wayne County Community College District

Wayne County Community College District, also known as WCCCD, was established in 1967 by the Legislature of the State of Michigan. The story of the college is that of continuing growth and innovation in providing instructive training and leadership for the metropolitan region. The five campuses of WCCCD are located in industrial, rural, and metropolitan areas. The college places a strong emphasis on occupational and career programs and traditional college and university transfer programs.

WCCCD offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The athletics department of the college fields men’s and women’s sports teams that participate in several sports. The sports teams of the college are known as the Wildcats.

Overview of Wayne County Community College District

The campus of Wayne County Community College District is in Detroit, MI, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Wayne County Community College District include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Wayne County Community College District Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Wayne County Community College District an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The full-time faculty at Wayne County Community College District is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 20,504 students enrolled (9,936 full-time equivalent). Wayne County Community College District has a large minority student population.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Wayne County Community College District

Wayne County Community College District
801 W Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
General Phone: (313) 496-2600
http://www.wcccd.edu

Wayne County Community College District Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts563liberal arts and sciences, general studies, social services
Nursing And Emergency Medicine132registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology97veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, surgical tech, dental assistant, mental health services tech, dental lab tech, pharmacy tech
Business And Management76business management, accounting technology, management information systems
Security And Law Enforcement45corrections, criminal justice and police
Mechanics And Repair30HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance
Family And Social Work27child care management, foodservice management, adult development and aging
Engineering Technician25electronics tech, drafting, architectural engineering tech, computer engineering tech, electromechanical tech
Computer Science And Engineering17computer programming, computer and info science
Education And Teaching12elementary school teaching, secondary teaching
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy11occupational therapist assistant, dietetic technician
Medical Administration9medical billing
Production Trades8machinist, welding
Law5legal assistant
Construction Trades2property management
Therapy And Counseling1substance abuse counseling
Religion And Philosophy1religion

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,01438
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4613
Award of less than 1 academic year14
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years03

Student Body

In 2007, Wayne County Community College District had a total enrollment of 20,504 students (9,936 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White17%
Black74%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1811%
18-1914%
20-2112%
22-2413%
25-2913%
30-3411%
35-399%
40-4910%
50-645%
65+1%

Wayne County Community College District Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time38 %
Part-Time34 %

Wayne County Community College District Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Detroit, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Wayne County Community College District Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,960
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,452
Books and supplies$ 850

Financial Aid:
Wayne County Community College District participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 923000)

Wayne County Community College District Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4948

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year8$66,71315$65,900
All faculty totalcalendar year8$66,71315$65,900

*: 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 year49$75,73648$72,376
All faculty totalacademic year49$75,73648$72,376

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

Wayne County Community College District Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total252752
Basketball191837
All Other Sports6915

Wayne County Community College District Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Occupational Therapist Assistant

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Wayne County Community College District Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Wayne County Community College District Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 2%Wayne County Community College District Female % of student body
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Wayne County Community College District Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Wayne County Community College District Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Wayne County Community College District % of degrees in liberal arts
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Wayne County Community College District Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Wayne County Community College District % students 40 years or older
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Wayne County Community College District Salaries of full-time faculty
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Wayne County Community College District Minority % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Wayne County Community College District Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Wayne County Community College District % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
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
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers athletic scholarships

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