Lower Columbia College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Lower Columbia College, also referred to as LCC, is located in Longview, Washington, United States. It was established in the year 1934 as Lower Columbia Junior College. The college is spread over an area of more than 35 acres. Lower Columbia College offers students various degrees and certificate programs through its academic departments, which include:

• Art
• Business and Computer
• Health and Human Services
• Languages and Literature
• Math
• Music
• Natural Science

Lower Columbia College offers its student access to numerous clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Christian Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Multicultural Club, Pottery Club, and Photography Club. The athletic department of LCC fields men's teams in sports such as basketball, soccer, and baseball, and women's teams in basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in office and administration, music, and nursing and emergency medicine.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.

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.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• 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 4,245 in 2009-2010 (3,004 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 46% of the student body. About 20% 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 (83 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Accounting and Related Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce
• Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
• Marketing

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

• System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5 awarded)

• Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded)

• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Instrumentation Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS (170 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Library Assistant/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (26 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (12 awarded)

• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MUSIC (8 awarded)

• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (311 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (84 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision
• Receptionist

PRODUCTION TRADES (16 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (11 awarded)

• Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (25 awarded)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (6 awarded)

• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling