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Delta College is a two-year community college located near Bay City, Michigan, United States. The voters of the college district approved the construction of Delta college in 1957. It opened for classes in 1961. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Delta College is home to several varsity sports competing in the NJCAA. It is also a member of the MCCAA's Eastern conference. The sports teams participate in various sports including volleyball, basketball, and softball. They have two national championships which are the men's basketball team winning in 1989 and the softball team winning in 1999.
Some notable alumni of the college are Sarah Smith, member of the 1999 women's fastpitch national championship team; Rob Little, stand up comedian; and Jay Fosgitt, cartoonist.
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Campus Location1961 Delta Road University Center, MI 48710 USA Main Tel: (989) 686-9000 Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, science and laboratory technician, production trades, business and management, security and law enforcement, office and administration, and media.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Associate | 1,279 | 79 | | 1-2 year certificate | 359 | 30 | | < 1 year certificate | 290 | 11 | | 2-4 year degree | 143 | 11 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 10,406 in 2007-2008 (7,223 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,867 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,457 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,380 |
Financial Aid: Delta participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 128 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 53 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 30 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (2 awarded) - Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES (20 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (389 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Merchandising and Buying Operations
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (72 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5 awarded) - Environmental Science
- Forestry
- Natural Resources/Conservation
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (5 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
DESIGN (14 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (49 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (15 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (35 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (64 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (8 awarded) FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (1 awarded) - Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
LAW (14 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (349 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- General Studies
- International/Global Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sociology
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS (15 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (67 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA (36 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Journalism
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (120 awarded) - Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (214 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (2 awarded) MUSIC (2 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (172 awarded) - Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (12 awarded) - Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (56 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES (53 awarded) - Precision Metal Working
- Precision Production
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (69 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (25 awarded) - Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (144 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Fire Services Administration
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (42 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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