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Tallahassee Community College

Tallahassee Community College, or TCC, is a community college in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It was established in 1966. TCC is listed as one of the nation's top producers of A.A. graduates. The college is also regarded as a stepping stone for transfers to institutions within the State University System of Florida.

TCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It annually hosts the Big Bend Brain Bowl academic tournament, which is sponsored by the Tallahassee Democrats. TCC students also participate in other events such as the Forensics(Debate), Model UN, the Honors Program, and Phi Theta Kappa.

TCC has a student-run newspaper known as the Talon. Their athletic teams are nicknamed the Eagles. They participate in various sports including softball, baseball, women's basketball, and men's basketball.

Campus Location

444 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304-2895
USA
Main Tel: (850) 201-6200
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Tallahassee Community College Highlights

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

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts and security and law enforcement.
  • Large number of students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • High faculty salary.

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
  • ROTC
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate2,22524
< 1 year certificate4186
1-2 year certificate136
2-4 year degree 1

Students

The student enrollment at Tallahassee Community College was 13,776 in 2007 (9,153 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 1,665
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,851
Books and supplies$ 800

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

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

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  141
Without tenure; working toward tenure  37
Without tenure; tenure not available  2

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (41 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Management Information Systems and Services
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications
  • Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

  • Electrician
  • Mason/Masonry

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (9 awarded)

  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (25 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LAW (10 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (2,014 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (52 awarded)

  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (72 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (11 awarded)

  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Commercial and Advertising Art

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded)

  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (409 awarded)

  • Corrections
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Forensic Science and Technology

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