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Black River Technical College, Arkansas

Overview of Black River Technical College

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.

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 1,703 in 2005 at Black River.

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 (2005)

Black River awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine109nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing
Liberal Arts94liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Mechanics And Repair73aircraft maintenance, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, aircraft powerplant tech, industrial mechanics
Office And Administration51administrative assistant, office data entry, office management
Security And Law Enforcement20fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, forensic science
Medical Support And Technology20respiratory care tech
Business And Management14accounting technology, management information systems
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy14dietitian assistant, dietitian
Production Trades8machinist, welding
Education And Teaching4early childhood education, middle school teaching
Family And Social Work0child care provider

Number of programs and degrees for Black River in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree18515
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years15016
Award of less than 1 academic year726

Black River Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White96%
Black2%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Other Races0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1921%
20-2114%
22-2412%
25-2914%
30-3411%
35-398%
40-4910%
50-644%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arkansas97%
Missouri3%

Black River Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time45 %

Black River Room and Board (2005)

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 Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2333

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year3$44,7381*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$44,7381*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year20$35,29031$35,578
All faculty totalacademic year20$35,29031$35,578

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankshort term0*1*
All faculty totalshort term0*1*

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

Black River Degree Programs (2005)

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

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 9%Black River Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Black River % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Black River % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Black River % of degrees in office and administration
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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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