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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.
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.
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 2007-2008, Wayne County Community College District had 20,504 students enrolled (11,328 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Wayne County Community College District
801 W Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
General Phone: (313) 496-2600
http://www.wcccd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 657 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, social services |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 113 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 110 | surgical tech, mental health services tech, veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, pharmacy tech, dental assistant, dental lab tech, physician assistant |
| Business and Management | 84 | business management, accounting technology, management information systems |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 51 | corrections, criminal justice and police |
| Mechanics and Repair | 38 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, communications install and repair, aircraft powerplant tech, diesel mechanics |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | child care management, foodservice management, adult development and aging |
| Education and Teaching | 21 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer programming, computer and info science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 18 | occupational therapist assistant, dietetic technician |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | electronics tech, computer engineering tech, electromechanical tech, drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | substance abuse counseling |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | religion |
| Production Trades | 4 | machinist, welding |
| Construction Trades | 3 | property management |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical billing |
Number of programs and degrees for Wayne County Community College District in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,100 | 39 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 78 | 17 |
In 2007-2008, Wayne County Community College District had a total enrollment of 20,504 students (11,328 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 17% |
| Black | 66% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 38 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,408 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,128 |
| 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)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 8 | $57,328 | 11 | $63,420 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $57,328 | 11 | $63,420 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 44 | $67,904 | 45 | $68,351 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $67,904 | 45 | $68,351 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 27 | 52 |
| Basketball | 19 | 18 | 37 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 9 | 15 |
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
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
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
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
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
Physician 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
(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 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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