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Bishop State Community College is found in Mobile, Alabama. Mobile is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Bishop State Community College.
The school is known for its programs in transportation, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.
Bishop State Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 4,883 in 2005 at Bishop State Community College. The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Bishop State Community College
351 North Broad Street
Mobile, AL 36603-5898
General Phone: (251) 690-6416
Admissions Phone: (251) 690-6402
Financial Aid Phone: (251) 690-6458
http://www.bishop.edu
Bishop State Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 191 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Transportation | 68 | truck and bus driver |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 51 | cosmetology, barber |
| Construction Trades | 42 | electrician, masonry, apparel and textile manufacture, plumbing, carpentry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 39 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Family And Social Work | 34 | child care management, foodservice management |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | HVAC tech, drafting, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, instrumentation tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer and info science |
| Production Trades | 18 | welding, precision production |
| Business And Management | 16 | accounting technology |
| Media | 15 | graphic communications courses |
| Mechanics And Repair | 15 | jewelrymaking, automobile mechanics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | physical therapist assistant |
| Office And Administration | 11 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 6 | medical records tech |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 3 | funeral and mortuary |
Number of programs and degrees for Bishop State Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 344 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 126 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 97 | 16 |
Bishop State Community College is a historically black college.
In 2005, Bishop State Community College had a total enrollment of 4,883 students (3,221 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 60% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 98% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mobile, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (251) 690-6402
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,864 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,204 |
Financial Aid:
Bishop State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 103000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (251) 690-6458
Bishop State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 38 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 50 | $44,199 | 60 | $43,728 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $44,199 | 60 | $43,728 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 5 | $9,274 | 3 | $8,515 |
| All faculty total | short term | 5 | $9,274 | 3 | $8,515 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69 | 68 | 137 |
| Basketball | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 45 | 62 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bishop State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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