Grays Harbor College

Location and Contact Information

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

Overview

Grays Harbor College is located in Aberdeen, Washington, United States. It was established in 1930. The college was conceived in 1929 and functioned as a private school between 1930 and 1945. The college has "learning centers" in Raymond, Elma, Ilwaco, Southside Aberdeen, and North Aberdeen.

Grays Harbor College spreads across an area of 120 acres of land. The college offers students an Associate in Arts (AA) degree, Associate in Business-Direct Transfer Agreement, Associate in Science–Transfer, Associate in Pre-Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement Major Related Program, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science Registered Nursing Degree.

Grays Harbor College is home to several clubs and organizations. Some of them are the AGAPE Christian Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Tyee Service Club, and Hacky Sac Club. The college has volleyball, softball, baseball, golf, and basketball sports teams.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in office and administration, construction trades, and production trades.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 2,330 in 2009-2010 (1,802 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 44% of the student body. About 30% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

• Aquaculture

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (40 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

• Natural Resources/Conservation

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (103 awarded)

• Building/Property Maintenance and Management
• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Drywall Installation/Drywaller

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (2 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded)

• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS (150 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (10 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (3 awarded)

• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (56 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (136 awarded)

• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (50 awarded)

• Precision Metal Working
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (1 awarded)

• Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (13 awarded)

• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

TRANSPORTATION (36 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation