Beaufort County Community College, also referred to as BCCC, is a coeducational, public, community college located in Washington, North Carolina, United States. The institution offers a host of associate degrees, diploma programs, certificate programs, and developmental education programs in the fields of allied health, business, industrial technology, etc.
Beaufort County Community College offers the following academic divisions:
The campus of Beaufort County Community College is home to a large number of student clubs and organizations, including HOPE Club, Les Kosmetiques, MLT Club and Beaufort County Association of Nursing Students (BCANS).
The campus of Beaufort County Community College is in Washington, NC, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Beaufort County Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Beaufort County Community College is known for its programs in landscaping and horticulture, engineering technician, and production trades.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Beaufort County Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2007, the school had 1,476 students enrolled (888 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to providing accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College."
More complete details are provided below.
Beaufort County Community College
5337 Highway 264 East
Washington, NC 27889
General Phone: (252) 946-6194
http://www.beaufortccc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 47 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | electronics tech, mechanical drafting, mechanical engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies, Spanish language |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Production Trades | 17 | welding |
| Medical Administration | 17 | medical office management |
| Business And Management | 16 | accounting, business management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 12 | medical lab tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 12 | applied horticulture |
| Construction Trades | 11 | electrician |
| Office And Administration | 8 | office management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 8 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 7 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | information technology, information science, computer programming |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | clinical social work |
Number of programs and degrees for Beaufort County Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 149 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 73 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 30 | 10 |
In 2007, Beaufort County Community College had a total enrollment of 1,476 students (888 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 33% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,408 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,530 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Beaufort County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 855800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 26 | 35 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $1,722 | 35 | $1,259 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $1,722 | 35 | $1,259 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Beaufort County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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