Portland Community College

Portland Community College, also referred to as PCC, was established in 1961 as part of the adult education program of the local public school system. The Portland campus encompasses more than 900 acres of land. In addition, PCC has two other campuses. One campus is in Rock Creek and opened in 1976. The other campus is in Cascade and opened in 1971. The college also offers a number of centers throughout the metropolitan area.

Some of the academic departments of PCC include architectural design and drafting, biomedical engineering technology, computer applications and office systems, management and supervisory development, and veterinary technology.

The athletic teams of Portland Community College are known as the Panthers. The men’s and women's basketball teams compete in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC).

As of 2007, the ethnic backgrounds of PCC students are 75% Caucasian, 10% Hispanic, 9% Asian and Pacific Islander, 5% African American, and 1% Native American.

Campus Location

12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219-7132
USA
Main Tel: (503) 244-6111
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Portland Community College Highlights

Where Portland Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in liberal arts, landscaping and horticulture, and engineering technician.
Large number of students.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.
High faculty salary.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	1,757	49
1-2 year certificate	218	35
2-4 year degree	62	10
< 1 year certificate	19	6

Students

The student enrollment at Portland Community College was 24,353 in 2007 (13,998 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 2,668
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 7,240
Books and supplies	$ 1,440

Financial Aid: Portland Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Portland Community College:

School	Location	Enrollment
St Petersburg College	Clearwater, FL	25,450
Oakland Community College	Bloomfield Hills, MI	24,532
Cuyahoga Community College District	Cleveland, OH	24,563
Pima Community College	Tucson, AZ	32,982
Wayne County Community College District	Detroit, MI	20,504
Miami Dade College	Miami, FL	54,094
College of Southern Nevada	Las Vegas, NV	37,758
Florida Community College at Jacksonville	Jacksonville, FL	24,939
Salt Lake Community College	Salt Lake City, UT	25,235
El Paso Community College	El Paso, TX	25,023

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		324
Without tenure; working toward tenure		71
Without tenure; tenure not available		36

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

Agricultural Power Machinery Operation

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (121 awarded)

Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Management Information Systems and Services
Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded)

Computer Programming, Specific Applications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (13 awarded)

Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Construction Trades

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (13 awarded)

Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

DESIGN (21 awarded)

Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (21 awarded)

Special Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (92 awarded)

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (26 awarded)

Child Care and Support Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (31 awarded)

Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW (44 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (1,045 awarded)

American Sign Language (ASL)
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (98 awarded)

Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking

MEDIA (4 awarded)

Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
Printing Press Operator

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (23 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (195 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE (15 awarded)

Gerontology

MUSIC (9 awarded)

Music Performance

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (105 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (5 awarded)

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (44 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (23 awarded)

Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (13 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 awarded)

Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (77 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded)

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION (4 awarded)

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew