Green River Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Green River Community College is a community college located in Auburn, Washington. It was established in 1963. The college enrolls more than 9,000 students every term. GRCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The college prepares its students for academic transfer programs to a four-year college or university.

The campus is home to several clubs and organizations for the overall development of its students. The college’s official mascot is the Gator.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in transportation, office and administration, business and management, and liberal arts.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

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 7,337 in 2009-2010 (6,543 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 11% 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)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (294 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business/Commerce
• Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (25 awarded)

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
• System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

• Forest Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (33 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (51 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Mathematics Teacher Education
• Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods

ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (50 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
• Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

LAW (5 awarded)

• Court Reporting/Court Reporter
• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (610 awarded)

• Geography
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (115 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (2 awarded)

• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (55 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (16 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (146 awarded)

• Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (25 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (38 awarded)

• Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (21 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (20 awarded)

• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
• Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (220 awarded)

• Air Traffic Controller
• Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
• Aviation/Airway Management and Operations