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Westmoreland County Community College, also referred to as WCCC, is a coeducational, community college located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1970. The main campus of WCCC is located a short distance from the New Stanton Interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The College grants admission to approximately 5,000 students annually.
The most important buildings of the College are as follows:
The sports teams of the College are called the Wolfpacks. The official mascot is Westly Wolf. Students compete in baseball, basketball, bowling, golf, softball, and volleyball. The College has a well equipped fitness center with state-of-the-art aerobic equipment and strength training machines. The College also organizes sport camps for students to help them keep in shape.
Westmoreland County Community College is found in Youngwood, PA. Youngwood is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Westmoreland County Community College.
The school is known for its programs in business and management and cooking and culinary arts.
Westmoreland County Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 6,239 in 2007-2008 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"WCCC improves the quality of life of everyone we touch through education, training and cultural enrichment."
More complete details are provided below.
Westmoreland County Community College
145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697-1895
General Phone: (724) 925-4000
http://wccc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 154 | business management, accounting technology, human resources, marketing, banking, small business management, electronic commerce, MIS |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 102 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 81 | medical coding, dental hygienist, medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech |
| Family and Social Work | 65 | child care provider, human services |
| Medical Administration | 59 | health and medical administrative, medical transcription, medical office assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 57 | web design, computer security, computer networking, computer programming, computer science, information science, database administration, data processing tech, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and safety, corrections, fire protection tech |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 38 | chef training, restaurant and catering management, culinary arts services, pastry, waiter/waittress |
| Mechanics and Repair | 25 | HVAC, computer repair |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | computer hardware tech, electronics tech, mechanical drafting, mechanical engineering tech, architectural drafting, computer engineering tech, manufacturing tech |
| Media | 20 | photo and film tech, radio and TV tech |
| Office and Administration | 16 | executive secretary, administrative assistant, data entry, office management |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Production Trades | 9 | machine shop assistant, welding, machinist |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 9 | real estate |
| Hospitality | 5 | tourism and travel, hotel management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | dietetic technician |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | teacher aide |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 2 | applied horticulture, turf management, floristry |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | biology tech |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Westmoreland County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 554 | 53 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 144 | 35 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 70 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Westmoreland County Community College had a total enrollment of 6,239 students (4,412 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 99% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Youngwood, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,320 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Westmoreland County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1017600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 42 | 46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $68,279 | 9 | $62,325 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $67,009 | 8 | $57,867 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $55,530 | 19 | $51,083 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $45,200 | 10 | $43,332 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $58,669 | 46 | $52,777 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Westmoreland County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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 Offers part-time study On-campus library
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