Quinsigamond Community College

Location and Contact Information

670 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606-2092
USA
Main Tel: (508) 853-2300
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

Quinsigamond Community College is a public, two-year academic institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was established in 1963. The college enrolls more than 5,000 students annually. QCC offers more than 70 associates degrees and certification programs in diverse areas of study. Quinsaigamond offers more than 20 different majors to its students.

Quinsigamond College also has a Center for Continuing Education, which offers over 400 traditional workshops, online courses, seminars and customized training programs. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations like Asian American Student Organization, Latino Student Organization, Sign Language Club and Theatre Club.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

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

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.
  • Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 4,128
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,072
Books and supplies$ 720

Financial Aid

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

In 2009-2010, 71% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students
Average
Amount
Any Grant50%$3,742
Institutional Grant9%$1,359
Federal Grant37%$3,608
Pell Grant37%$3,365
Other Federal Grant15%$612
State or Local Grant35%$1,114

Loans% of
Students
Average
Amount
Student Loan29%$3,110
Federal Loan29%$3,110
Other Loan  

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Similar Schools

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

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1Middlesex Community CollegeBedford, MA8,522
2Massasoit Community CollegeBrockton, MA7,394
3Arapahoe Community CollegeLittleton, CO7,204
4Olympic CollegeBremerton, WA7,152
5Bristol Community CollegeFall River, MA8,100
6Rogers State UniversityClaremore, OK3,913
7Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK5,871
8Corning Community CollegeCorning, NY5,190
9Central Oregon Community CollegeBend, OR5,233
10Mercer County Community CollegeWest Windsor, NJ9,182

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate63427
1-2 year certificate17322
< 1 year certificate 1

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  82
Without tenure; working toward tenure  39

Students

Student enrollment was 7,227 in 2009-2010 (4,892 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 64% 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.

International Study

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (124 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (39 awarded)

  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (37 awarded)

  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (90 awarded)

  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Biomedical Technology/Technician
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
  • Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
  • Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (33 awarded)

  • Community Organization and Advocacy
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions

HOSPITALITY (22 awarded)

  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS (123 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (61 awarded)

  • Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Dental Services and Allied Professions
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (168 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (12 awarded)

  • Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded)

  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (77 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Fire Services Administration