San Jacinto Community College

San Jacinto College was founded in 1961. The central campus of the college is located in Pasadena, Texas. The college offers a number of academic programs. Some of the college's departments are engineering, visual communications, business administration and management, pharmacy technician, and criminal justice.

The following are some of the extension centers of San Jacinto College:

Aerospace Academy
C.E. King High School Extension Center
Center for Advanced Software Training
Clear Lake Extension Center
Extension Center at Channelview Annex
Galena Park Extension Center
Pasadena High School Extension Center
Technology Training Center

San Jacinto College has several student organizations including more than 5 religious organizations, more than 5 honorary groups, approximately 10 cultural organization, and more than 20 special interest groups.

Campus Location

8060 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77501-2007
USA
Main Tel: (281) 998-6150
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in mathematics, real estate and construction management, nursing and emergency medicine, science and laboratory technician, mechanics and repair, and science.
Large number of students.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available
ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	1,812	68
1-2 year certificate	591	41
< 1 year certificate	194	21

Students

Student enrollment was 23,805 in 2007-2008 (11,650 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 2,176
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 3,776
Books and supplies	$ 1,500

Financial Aid: San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto Community College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	California State University-East Bay	Hayward, CA	13,124
2	Ohlone College	Fremont, CA	11,083
3	Stony Brook University	Stony Brook, NY	23,347
4	California State University-San Bernardino	San Bernardino, CA	17,066
5	San Diego State University	San Diego, CA	35,695
6	The University of Texas at San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	28,533
7	Cuyamaca College	El Cajon, CA	9,358
8	SUNY at Binghamton	Binghamton, NY	14,435
9	College of the Canyons	Santa Clarita, CA	17,499
10	California State University-Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	21,051

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

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

ART STUDIES (12 awarded)

Art/Art Studies

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (100 awarded)

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (354 awarded)

Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (75 awarded)

Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer and Information Sciences
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (25 awarded)

Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (21 awarded)

Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

DESIGN (21 awarded)

Interior Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (10 awarded)

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

Engineering Mechanics

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (84 awarded)

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (93 awarded)

Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Public Administration

LAW (15 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (473 awarded)

Cartography
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures
General Studies
History
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Social Sciences
Sociology

MATHEMATICS (64 awarded)

Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (105 awarded)

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 (29 awarded)

Journalism
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (32 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (248 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC (16 awarded)

Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (356 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded)

Dietitian Assistant
Health and Physical Education

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (33 awarded)

Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (11 awarded)

Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Cinema Studies

PRODUCTION TRADES (27 awarded)

Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (39 awarded)

Real Estate

SCIENCE (146 awarded)

Biology/Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science
Physical Sciences
Physics

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (73 awarded)

Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (54 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (44 awarded)

Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION (23 awarded)

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations