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Black River Technical College

Black River Technical College

Black River Technical College is a public, community college located in Pocahontas, Arkansas. It is named after the Black River, which runs through the city. It was established in 1972 as the Black River Vocational Technical School. The college offers a wide variety of higher educational programs in diverse areas of study. The campus is spread across an area of more than 95 acres.

BRTC has an active student life. The campus hosts a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. Financial aid is also offered by the college.

Overview of Black River Technical College

Black River is found in Pocahontas, AR. 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.

Areas of Study

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.

Black River Selectivity

The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 1,933 in 2007 at Black River. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Black River

Black River Technical College
1410 Hwy 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
General Phone: (870) 248-4000
http://www.blackrivertech.edu

Black River Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine125nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, health aide
Liberal Arts86liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Mechanics And Repair65automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, autobody repair, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance, industrial mechanics
Medical Support And Technology43respiratory care tech, phlebotomy
Office And Administration39administrative assistant, office management
Security And Law Enforcement26fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, forensic science, criminal justice and administration
Production Trades13welding, machinist
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy12dietitian, dietitian assistant
Medical Administration7medical transcription
Business And Management2accounting technology, management information systems
Education And Teaching1early childhood education, middle school teaching
Family And Social Work0child care provider

Number of programs and degrees for Black River in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree19315
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years13317
Award of less than 1 academic year938

Black River Student Body

In 2007, Black River had a total enrollment of 1,933 students (1,465 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White96%
Black2%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
Unknown0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1920%
20-2114%
22-2411%
25-2913%
30-3411%
35-399%
40-4911%
50-645%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arkansas94%
Missouri6%

Black River Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time55 %
Part-Time40 %

Black River Room and Board (2007)

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.

Black River Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,656
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,344
Books and supplies$ 1,020

Financial Aid:
Black River participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2052200)

Black River Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2041

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year1*5$48,637
All faculty totalcalendar year1*5$48,637

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year19$39,25836$39,213
All faculty totalacademic year19$39,25836$39,213

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Black River Degree Programs (2007)

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 ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
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
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

Black River Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Black River Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Black River Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Black River Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Black River % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Black River % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Black River % of degrees in office and administration
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Black River % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
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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