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Bishop State Community College is a state-supported community college located in Mobile, Alabama. It was founded in the summer of 1927 as a branch of the Alabama State College System. Bishop State was established as a two-year College in September 1936. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Bishop State’s campus boasts of an active student life. There are several clubs and organizations on campus, including the Health Occupations Students of America, Bishop State Community College Choir, Phi Theta Kappa and the Students in Free Enterprise club. The college also offers financial aid to its needy students.
Bishop State Community College is found in Mobile, AL. 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 family and social work and beauty and cosmetology.
Bishop State Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Bishop State Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,811 in 2007-2008 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Bishop State Community College
351 North Broad Street
Mobile, AL 36603-5898
General Phone: (251) 405-7000
http://www.bishop.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 106 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 89 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Transportation | 55 | truck and bus driver |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 29 | cosmetology, barber |
| Family and Social Work | 23 | child care management, foodservice management |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | HVAC tech, drafting, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, instrumentation tech |
| Construction Trades | 17 | electrician, plumbing, apparel and textile manufacture, masonry, carpentry |
| Medical Administration | 17 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Therapy and Counseling | 15 | physical therapist assistant |
| Production Trades | 11 | welding, tool and die tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 11 | jewelrymaking, autobody repair, diesel mechanics |
| Media | 10 | graphic communications courses |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Business and Management | 7 | accounting technology |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 4 | funeral and mortuary |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Bishop State Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 268 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 85 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 69 | 17 |
Bishop State Community College is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Bishop State Community College had a total enrollment of 2,811 students (1,848 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 54% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 91% |
| State unknown | 8% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 35 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mobile, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| 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)
Bishop State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $39,221 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $39,221 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 38 | $54,671 | 55 | $51,933 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $54,671 | 55 | $51,933 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55 | 46 | 101 |
| Basketball | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 26 | 27 |
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
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
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
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
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 transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | 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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