Middlesex Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Middlesex Community College is a public community college located in Lowell and Bedford, Massachusetts. It was established in 1970. MCC is the largest community college in the state. The college enrolls more than 10,000 credit students and over 8,000 non credit students every year. MCC offers more than 40 associate degree programs and 25 certificate programs in many different areas of study.

MCC’s Bedford campus is spread across an area of 200 acres. There is also a bookstore, a cafeteria, a student lounge and a fitness center at the Bedford Campus.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in science and laboratory technician, engineering technician, business and management, security and law enforcement, and education and teaching.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

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.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 8,522 in 2009-2010 (5,383 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 66% of the student body. About 11% 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 (172 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management
• Fashion Merchandising

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (66 awarded)

• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (79 awarded)

• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
• Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
• Engineering Technologies/Technicians

FINE ARTS (8 awarded)

• Fine/Studio Arts

HOSPITALITY (11 awarded)

• Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LAW (17 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (274 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (6 awarded)

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (131 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

MEDICINE (0 awarded)

• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (79 awarded)

• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded)

• Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (13 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

SCIENCE (2 awarded)

• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Physical Sciences

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (46 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (105 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician