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The campus of Wayne County Community College District is in Detroit, Michigan, 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.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Wayne County Community College District an attractive choice for many applicants.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, Wayne County Community College District had 14,764 students enrolled (7,106 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Wayne County Community College District are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Wayne County Community College District
801 W Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
General Phone: (313) 496-2600
Admissions Phone: (313) 496-2655
Financial Aid Phone: (313) 496-2865
http://www.wcccd.edu
Wayne County Community College District awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 581 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, social services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 115 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 107 | veterinary assistant, surgical tech, dental hygienist, dental assistant, mental health services tech, dental lab tech, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech |
| Business And Management | 59 | business management, accounting technology, management information systems, labor relations |
| Education And Teaching | 35 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | computer programming, computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | corrections, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 21 | HVAC, aircraft maintenance, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair, communications install and repair, vehicle maintenance |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | child care management, adult development and aging, foodservice management, social work |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | electronics tech, computer engineering tech, drafting, electromechanical tech, architectural engineering tech, occupational safety tech, telecommunications tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | substance abuse counseling |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | occupational therapist assistant, dietitian assistant |
| Office And Administration | 5 | executive secretary |
| Production Trades | 4 | machinist, welding, tool and die tech |
| Law | 2 | legal assistant |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Design | 1 | interior design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | natural resources policy |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | landscaping, ornamental horticulture |
| Media | 0 | radio and TV tech |
| Construction Trades | 0 | property management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | dance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | Islamic studies, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Wayne County Community College District in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 991 | 56 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 41 | 26 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Wayne County Community College District had a total enrollment of 14,764 students (7,106 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 19% |
| Black | 74% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 94 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Detroit, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (313) 496-2655
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,897 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,359 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (313) 496-2865
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 49 | $62,541 | 49 | $62,834 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $62,541 | 49 | $62,834 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 30 | 54 |
| Basketball | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Track | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 17 | 22 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
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
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
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
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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
Dietitian Assistant
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Islamic Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wayne County Community College District Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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Liberal Arts
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