Hillsborough Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

Hillsborough Community College, also known as HCC, is a two-year community college located in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It was founded in 1968. It is part of the Florida community college system. The college has several campuses which include Brandon, Dale Mabry, Plant City, Ybor City, and MacDill AFB. The administrative headquarters are located on Davis Islands, near downtown Tampa.

In January 2008, HCC opened its first residence hall, Hawk's Landing, named after the school mascot. HCC is one of a few community colleges that has its own residence hall.

The athletic department of HCC is home to both women’s and men’s sports teams. They participate in several sports such as baseball, basketball, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Some of the notable alumni are Keith Brumbaugh, NBA Basketball prospect, and Geoffrey Giuliano, American author, radio personality, and film actor.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, security and law enforcement, nursing and emergency medicine, and construction trades.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• 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.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 24,037 in 2009-2010 (18,321 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 61% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Hillsborough Community College provides on-campus housing for 420 of its 18,321 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

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 (5 awarded)

• Aquaculture

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (57 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Accounting and Related Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Management Information Systems and Services
• Management Information Systems
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (20 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (133 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (3 awarded)

• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (8 awarded)

• Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (61 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Biomedical Technology/Technician
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (25 awarded)

• Adult Development and Aging
• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Care and Support Services Management

HOSPITALITY (7 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management
• Restaurant/Food Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (3 awarded)

• Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW (27 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (1,921 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (2 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (2 awarded)

• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (152 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
• Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
• Optometric Technician/Assistant
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (553 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded)

• Dietitian Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (2 awarded)

• Cinematography and Film/Video Production

PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

• Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (496 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting
• Forensic Science and Technology
• Security and Loss Prevention Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (0 awarded)

• Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling