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Germanna Community College

Massachusetts Bay Community College is a 2-year college situated in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was established in 1961. The college has three main campuses, in Ashland, Framingham and Wellesley. MassBay offers a wide selection of degrees and programs in varied areas of study. Massachusetts Bay Community College enrolls more than 5,000 students every semester.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is home to the famous Wellesley Symphony Orchestra. The campus also hosts a number of student clubs and organizations. Some of the organizations are Dance Club, Extreme Sports & Activities Club, Caribbean Club, Anime and Gaming Club and EA Sports Club.

Massachusetts Bay Community College's athletics teams participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Massachusetts Community College Athletic Association.

Campus Location

2130 Germanna Hwy
Locust Grove, VA 22508-2102
USA
Main Tel: (540) 423-9030
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and liberal arts.
  • Large number of students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate4398
< 1 year certificate1781
1-2 year certificate239

Students

Student enrollment was 5,899 in 2007-2008 (3,368 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,640
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,890
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid: Germanna Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  1
Without tenure; tenure not available  70

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (24 awarded)

  • Accounting and Related Services
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

DESIGN (1 awarded)

  • Design and Visual Communications

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (2 awarded)

  • Visual and Performing Arts

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded)

  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (5 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS (329 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (77 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (17 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (178 awarded)

  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Germanna Community College with government-defined occupation categories.)

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