Pasco-Hernando Community College
Location and Contact Information
10230 Ridge RoadNew Port Richey, FL 34654-5199
USA
Main Tel: (727) 847-2727
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Pasco-Hernando Community College is the two-year community college located in New Port Richey, Florida. It was founded in 1967 by the Florida Legislature. The college operates four campuses in Brooksville, Dade City, New Port Richey and Spring Hill. PHCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It also offers GED preparation classes for its students.
PHCC's campus is home to several clubs and organizations, including the Campus Crusade for Christ, Delta Epsilon Chi, Earth Awareness and the Fine Arts club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- 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.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,439 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,273 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid
Pasco-Hernando Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 74% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 67% | $3,858 |
| Institutional Grant | 6% | $2,373 |
| Federal Grant | 44% | $3,626 |
| Pell Grant | 44% | $3,567 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $858 |
| State or Local Grant | 47% | $1,783 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 12% | $3,813 |
| Federal Loan | 12% | $3,813 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pasco-Hernando Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookhaven College | Farmers Branch, TX | 11,173 |
| 2 | Polk State College | Winter Haven, FL | 8,516 |
| 3 | Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR | 9,090 |
| 4 | Northwest Florida State College | Niceville, FL | 7,463 |
| 5 | Eastfield College | Mesquite, TX | 10,501 |
| 6 | Mountain View College | Dallas, TX | 7,126 |
| 7 | Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH | 11,124 |
| 8 | Cuesta College | San Luis Obispo, CA | 11,341 |
| 9 | Laney College | Oakland, CA | 13,297 |
| 10 | North Lake College | Irving, TX | 10,174 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 933 | 16 |
| < 1 year certificate | 409 | 17 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 159 | 9 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 73 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 31 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 5 |
Students
Student enrollment was 8,602 in 2009-2010 (5,944 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 64% of the student body. About 12% 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
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Blood Bank Technology Specialist
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
- Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science