Frederick Community College Facilities Master Plan Chapter 3 Academic Program Review 3-10 May, 2023 in the region and service area. Lastly the campus examines the adequacy of curriculum design, faculty resources, library resources, finances and physical facilities. Additionally, the college, on a continuous and regular basis examines the effectiveness and efficiency of existing programs to determine their current and future viability and when determined appropriate, discontinues programs and reallocates those institutional resources for new program initiatives. During the period 1989-2019, FCC discontinued a total 38 programs (27 certificates and 11 associates degrees). During this same period, the college also launched a significant number of new programs (38 certificates and 24 associate degree programs, totaling 62 new programs) in response to market demand data and student interest at both the local and state level. ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS (HEADCOUNT) According to the Maryland Higher Education Commission, total enrollments at FCC are expected to increase from 2019 to 2030 by 27%, from 6,129 to 7,780. At the same time, full-time enrollments are expected to increase by 31%, from 1,843 to 2,414 and part-time enrollments are expected to increase by 25%, from 4,286 to 5,361. ECONOMIC IMPACT Frederick Community College is located in Frederick County, MD with a population of more than 270,000 residents. The population of the county has been growing at a rapid pace. Frederick County has the 7th largest population in Maryland and ranks first in the percentage of population which has increased from 20102020. The median household income in Frederick County in 2019 was $97,730. This was 15.2% greater than the state of Maryland’s average $84,805. According to the 2019 Census, the State of Maryland had the highest median household income, out of all 50 states. Over the years, Frederick County has experienced strong long term economic growth. As a result, the County is successful in attracting and retaining millennial workers. Frederick county also has the highest concentration of private sector life sciences employment in the state and as a result attracts a diverse industry mix. To that end, the county has blended its agricultural heritage with a world class advanced technology sector and is a leader in craft beverage sector growth. Moreover, Computing and IT, manufacturing, and tourism are also thriving. Frederick County, MD, Office of Economic Development, November, 2021. As indicated below, the top occupations of residents in Frederick County are Management, Business, Science and Arts (46.9%) followed by Sales and Office Occupations (20.6%), followed by Service Occupations (16%). Top industries include Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance (21.98%) followed by Professional, Scientific, Management and Administrative and Waste Management Services (17.51%), followed by Retail Trade (9.77%), followed by Public Administration (8.99%). In terms of major employers in Frederick County, Frederick Community College is ranked
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