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Wayne County Community College District, Michigan

Overview of Wayne County Community College District

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.

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.

Faculty

The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Wayne County Community College District

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Wayne County Community College District awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts581liberal arts and sciences, general studies, social services
Nursing And Emergency Medicine115registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Medical Assistant And Technician107veterinary assistant, surgical tech, dental hygienist, dental assistant, mental health services tech, dental lab tech, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech
Business And Management59business management, accounting technology, management information systems, labor relations
Education And Teaching35elementary school teaching, secondary teaching
Computer Science And Engineering23computer programming, computer and info science
Security And Law Enforcement21corrections, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech
Mechanics And Repair21HVAC, aircraft maintenance, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair, communications install and repair, vehicle maintenance
Family And Social Work21child care management, adult development and aging, foodservice management, social work
Engineering Technician16electronics tech, computer engineering tech, drafting, electromechanical tech, architectural engineering tech, occupational safety tech, telecommunications tech
Therapy And Counseling10substance abuse counseling
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy9occupational therapist assistant, dietitian assistant
Office And Administration5executive secretary
Production Trades4machinist, welding, tool and die tech
Law2legal assistant
Engineering2engineering
Design1interior design
Conservation And Resource Management0natural resources policy
Landscaping And Horticulture0landscaping, ornamental horticulture
Media0radio and TV tech
Construction Trades0property management
Drama And Performing Arts0dance
Religion And Philosophy0Islamic studies, religion

Number of programs and degrees for Wayne County Community College District in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree99156
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4126
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years02

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White19%
Black74%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1915%
20-2110%
22-2412%
25-2914%
30-3414%
35-3910%
40-4911%
50-645%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
Michigan100%

Wayne County Community College District Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time81 %
Part-Time94 %

Wayne County Community College District Room and Board (2005)

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.

Wayne County Community College District Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (313) 496-2655

Wayne County Community College District Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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

Wayne County Community College District Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year49$62,54149$62,834
All faculty totalacademic year49$62,54149$62,834

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

Wayne County Community College District Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total243054
Basketball161329
Track303
All Other Sports51722

Wayne County Community College District Degree Programs (2005)

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

DESIGN
Interior Design

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

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
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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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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 1%Wayne County Community College District Female % of student body
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Wayne County Community College District Number of students
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Wayne County Community College District % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Wayne County Community College District % of degrees in liberal arts
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Wayne County Community College District Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Wayne County Community College District Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Wayne County Community College District Minority % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Wayne County Community College District Salaries of full-time faculty
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Wayne County Community College District % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Wayne County Community College District Number of degree programs
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 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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