Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute
Location and Contact Information
100 South Broad Street, Suite 830Philadelphia, PA 19110
USA
Main Tel: (267) 763-1008
Web Site
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Overview
Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a nonprofit, private institute and is abbreviated as MCC Computer Technology Institute. It offers associate’s degrees in specialized technology. Students at MCC Computer Technology Institute can major in the software, hardware and web design programs of computer technology. The institute also offers a diploma in the medical office specialist program. The students receive hands-on training in desktop support and maintenance, database construction and management, and network administrator training.
Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute offers placement assistance to the students after their graduation. Students are prepared for positions such as network administrators, web developers, and technical support specialists.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering technician.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 24,144 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid
MCC Computer Technology Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 90% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 90% | $5,984 |
| Institutional Grant | 2% | $2,068 |
| Federal Grant | 88% | $4,267 |
| Pell Grant | 88% | $4,004 |
| Other Federal Grant | 88% | $263 |
| State or Local Grant | 53% | $2,967 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 90% | $7,889 |
| Federal Loan | 90% | $7,889 |
| Other Loan |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Southern University | Orange Beach, AL | 28,360 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics | West Mifflin, PA | 280 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 45 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 6 |
Students
Student enrollment was 146 in 2009-2010 (258 full-time equivalent).
About 62% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 38% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 15% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 73% are full-time and 27% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 49% Women 61% All 53%
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)
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology