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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.
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.
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 1,933 in 2007-2008 at Black River. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 109 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 85 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 68 | automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, aircraft maintenance, autobody repair, aircraft powerplant tech, industrial mechanics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 39 | phlebotomy, respiratory care tech, medical coding, medical lab assistant |
| Office and Administration | 35 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 28 | welding, machinist |
| Business and Management | 6 | accounting technology, management information systems |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | dietitian assistant, dietitian |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical transcription |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and police |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Black River in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 158 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 135 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 96 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Black River had a total enrollment of 1,933 students (1,591 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 94% |
| Missouri | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
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 | $ 1,752 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,440 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,046 |
Financial Aid:
Black River participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2052200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 42 |
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 | 2 | * | 3 | $45,400 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $45,400 |
*: 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 | 19 | $40,752 | 39 | $40,446 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $40,752 | 39 | $40,446 |
*: 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
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(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 8% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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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