Portland Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, mechanics and repair, and engineering technician.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.
• 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.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

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

In 2009-2010, 39% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 26,278 in 2009-2010 (17,439 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 46% of the student body. About 15% 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)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

• Agricultural Power Machinery Operation

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (1 awarded)

• Environmental Design/Architecture

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (72 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Management Information Systems and Services
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (77 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• System Administration/Administrator
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (17 awarded)

• Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
• Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
• Construction Trades
• Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (12 awarded)

• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

DESIGN (32 awarded)

• Design and Visual Communications
• Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (11 awarded)

• Education
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING (15 awarded)

• Biomedical/Medical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (97 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (20 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Public Administration

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (19 awarded)

• Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW (53 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (1,132 awarded)

• American Sign Language (ASL)
• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (173 awarded)

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• 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
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (1 awarded)

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (191 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MEDICINE (30 awarded)

• Gerontology

MUSIC (9 awarded)

• Music Performance

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (129 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (21 awarded)

• Health and Physical Education

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (50 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision
• Word Processing

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (23 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (17 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (27 awarded)

• Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (86 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting
• Juvenile Corrections
• Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (10 awarded)

• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION (4 awarded)

• Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew