Cisco Junior College

Cisco Junior College, also referred to as CJC, was originally established in the year 1909 as Britton Training Institute. However, due to depletion in the number of students, it closed down after World War I. It was reopened in 1923 as Randolph College but closed down in 1936. Finally, in May, 1939, Cisco Junior College was created as a part of the Cisco Independent School District. Located in Cisco, Texas, United states, the college's campus spreads over an area of more than 90 acres. The college offers degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including fine arts, business, and science.

Cisco Junior College sponsors various clubs and organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Computer Users Club, Student Government Association, Photography Club, and Auto Tech Club. The students of Cisco Junior College participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, softball, soccer and volleyball. The sports teams are called the Wranglers.

Campus Location

101 College Heights
Cisco, TX 76437
Main Tel: (254) 442-5000
Web Site

Cisco Junior College Highlights

Where Cisco Junior College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in real estate and construction management and nursing and emergency medicine.
Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Large number of students.

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	213	44
1-2 year certificate	181	18

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Cisco Junior College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Merritt College	Oakland, CA	6,944
Arapahoe Community College	Littleton, CO	6,538
Miracosta College	Oceanside, CA	10,682
Red Rocks Community College	Lakewood, CO	7,223
Brigham Young University-Idaho	Rexburg, ID	13,824
Solano Community College	Fairfield, CA	11,163
Lamar Institute of Technology	Beaumont, TX	2,590
Glendale Community College	Glendale, CA	16,827
Tarrant County College District	Fort Worth, TX	37,948
Mission College	Santa Clara, CA	8,832

Students

The student enrollment at Cisco Junior College was 3,365 in 2007 (2,192 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Room and Board

Cisco Junior College provides on-campus housing for 347 of its 2,192 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

Agriculture

ART STUDIES (1 awarded)

Art/Art Studies

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (12 awarded)

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (38 awarded)

Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (8 awarded)

Building/Property Maintenance and Management

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (1 awarded)

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (24 awarded)

Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Speech Teacher Education

ENGINEERING (4 awarded)

Engineering

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (13 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work

LAW (2 awarded)

Pre-Law Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (29 awarded)

English Language and Literature
General Studies
History
Political Science and Government
Sociology

MATHEMATICS (1 awarded)

Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (35 awarded)

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (1 awarded)

Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (37 awarded)

Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE (7 awarded)

Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies

MUSIC (1 awarded)

Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (109 awarded)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded)

Athletic Training/Trainer

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (11 awarded)

Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (16 awarded)

Real Estate

SCIENCE (7 awarded)

Biology/Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Physics

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (19 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded)

Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology