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The campus of Beaufort County Community College is in Washington, North Carolina, 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, security and law enforcement, 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 2005, the school had 1,461 students enrolled (971 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Beaufort County Community College are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college with a commitment to provide accessible and affordable quality education, 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) 940-6202
Admissions Phone: (252) 940-6233
Financial Aid Phone: (252) 940-6219
http://www.beaufort.cc.nc.us
Beaufort County Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 42 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 35 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, Spanish language |
| Medical Adminstration | 30 | medical secretary, medical office management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 29 | criminal justice and police |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, electromechanical tech |
| Business And Management | 24 | business management, accounting technology, accounting |
| Production Trades | 19 | welding |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | child care management, social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | systems analyst, computer applications programming, information technology, network management, information science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 12 | applied horticulture |
| Construction Trades | 12 | electrician |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 10 | medical lab tech |
| Office And Administration | 9 | executive secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | teacher aide |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 8 | cosmetology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | automobile mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Beaufort County Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 184 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 74 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 38 | 11 |
In 2005, Beaufort County Community College had a total enrollment of 1,461 students (971 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (252) 940-6233
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,328 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,088 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Beaufort County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 855800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (252) 940-6219
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 34 | $35,852 | 35 | $35,090 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $35,852 | 35 | $35,090 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(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 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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