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Tarrant County College is a public, two year community college in Tarrant County, Texas. Founded on July 31, 1965, TCC was originally known as the Tarrant County Junior College.
TCC offers various degrees and programs in diverse fields of study like business, computer science, radio & TV broadcasting, journalism, music, speech, and communication. TCC has the following campuses:
- Northeast Campus
- Northwest Campus
- South Campus
- Southeast Campus
- Trinity River Campus
As of 2008, TCC is the sixth largest college in Texas.
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Campus Location1500 Houston St
Fort Worth, TX 76102-6599
USA
Main Tel: (817) 515-5100
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Tarrant County College District HighlightsWhere Tarrant County College District stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, liberal arts, and security and law enforcement.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 2,178 | 51 | | < 1 year certificate | 727 | 34 | | 1-2 year certificate | 207 | 30 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Tarrant County College District was 37,948 in 2007 (21,438 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,512 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,600 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,310 |
Financial Aid: Tarrant County College District participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 265 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 221 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 88 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (328 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Fashion Merchandising
- Logistics and Materials Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (96 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (11 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (124 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
- Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (49 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Child Development
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Public Administration
HOSPITALITY (5 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (8 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LAW (42 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (1,523 awarded) - Cartography
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (143 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA (28 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (185 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (181 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (49 awarded) OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (28 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES (14 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (36 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (244 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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