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Black River is found in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Pocahontas is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Black River.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Black River is known for its programs in office and administration, nutrition and exercise therapy, and mechanics and repair.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 1,703 in 2005 at Black River.
More complete details are provided below.
Black River Technical College
1410 Hwy 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
General Phone: (870) 248-4000
http://www.blackrivertech.edu
Black River awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 109 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 94 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 73 | aircraft maintenance, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, aircraft powerplant tech, industrial mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 51 | administrative assistant, office data entry, office management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, forensic science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 20 | respiratory care tech |
| Business And Management | 14 | accounting technology, management information systems |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | dietitian assistant, dietitian |
| Production Trades | 8 | machinist, welding |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Black River in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 185 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 150 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 72 | 6 |
In 2005, Black River had a total enrollment of 1,703 students (1,255 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 97% |
| Missouri | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pocahontas, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,656 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,344 |
| Books and supplies | $ 990 |
Financial Aid:
Black River participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2052200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 33 |
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 | calendar year | 3 | $44,738 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $44,738 | 1 | * |
*: 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 | academic year | 20 | $35,290 | 31 | $35,578 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $35,290 | 31 | $35,578 |
*: 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 | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Black River Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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