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Hagerstown Community College, also known as HCC, is a two-year, public academic institution located off Robinwood Drive just outside Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. It was established in the year 1946. HCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The college also offers its students distance education and continuing education programs in various fields of study.
HCC has an active student life. The campus hosts more than ten on-campus clubs and organizations including the Arts & Design Club, Association of Nursing Students, Phi Theta Kappa, and the Christian Fellowship Club. The college's student-run newspaper is called "The Hawk."
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Campus Location11400 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742-6514
USA
Main Tel: (301) 766-4422
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
Hagerstown Community College HighlightsWhere Hagerstown Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management and transportation.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 376 | 26 | | 1-2 year certificate | 103 | 35 | | < 1 year certificate | 82 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Hagerstown Community College was 3,719 in 2007 (2,078 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,856 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,984 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Hagerstown Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 27 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 44 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 6 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (87 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) - Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (29 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (1 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (12 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (4 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW (4 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (163 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA (0 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (56 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (63 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Receptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (9 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (17 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
TRANSPORTATION (82 awarded) - Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
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