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Quinsigamond Community College

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.

Campus Location

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

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Quinsigamond Community College Highlights

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

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

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate60027
1-2 year certificate17425
< 1 year certificate11

Students

The student enrollment at Quinsigamond Community College was 6,654 in 2007-2008 (4,425 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,658
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,602
Books and supplies$ 720

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

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

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (132 awarded)

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

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (33 awarded)

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (25 awarded)

  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (84 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
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (34 awarded)

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

HOSPITALITY (9 awarded)

  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS (123 awarded)

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

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (80 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 (162 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (10 awarded)

  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded)

  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (74 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Fire Services Administration

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