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Mid-South Community College

Mid-South Community College, also known as MSCC, is a two-year, public college located in West Memphis, Arkansas, United States. It was established in the year 1993. The main campus spreads across an area of 64,000-square-feet. MSCC offers various degrees and certificates. The programs also include business and community education courses, technical certificate and certificate of proficiency programs, associate degrees, and adult education.

Mid-South Community College strives to maintain an active student life. It hosts a number of clubs and organizations. Some of these are the Baptist Collegiate Ministry and Campus Ministry International, the Student Arkansas Education Association, Phi Theta Kappa, MSCC Book Club, and the Writers Anonymous, among others.

Campus Location

2000 W. Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301-3829
USA
Main Tel: (870) 733-6722
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in media, liberal arts, and computer science and engineering.
  • Large number of students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate645
< 1 year certificate349
1-2 year certificate11

Students

Student enrollment was 1,654 in 2007-2008 (925 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,100
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,600
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid: Mid-South Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  38

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Management Information Systems and Services

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (8 awarded)

  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded)

  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (6 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Child Development

LIBERAL ARTS (51 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (2 awarded)

  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (1 awarded)

  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (6 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Mid-South Community College with government-defined occupation categories.)

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Related Arkansas School Links

List of Arkansas colleges

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