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Bladen Community College, BCC, is a co-educational college in Dublin, North Carolina that was established in 1967 as Bladen Technical Institute. The idea was initiated by residents of Bladen County. Students are offered post-secondary certificates, diplomas, as well as degrees apart from vocational and occupational courses. Evening classes and distance learning courses are also available. Study areas include business, management, medical coding, paralegal technology, practical nursing, fine arts, behavioral science, and office systems.
BCC has an active Student Government Association that organizes events and extracurricular activities for students. The college also has an athletic program. Various types of financial aid such as loans, grants, and scholarships are provided to deserving students. The Miss Anabel Sloan Scholarship, the Carolina Power and Light Scholarship, and NC Nurse Education Scholarship Loan Program are some of the scholarship programs available.
Bladen Community College is located in a rural area, in Dublin, NC. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Bladen Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Bladen Community College often study education and teaching, construction trades, and production trades.
The school maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
Bladen Community College offers classes to 1,226 students (723 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"BLADEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
INSTITUTIONAL MISSION STATEMENT
Bladen Community College is dedicated to the educational and cultural enrichment of the people of Bladen and surrounding counties. The college operates as a constituent institution to the North Carolina Community College System and is committed to opening the door to opportunity for citizens seeking to improve their lives and well being by providing:
ò education, training, and retraining for the workplace, including basic skills, literacy, occupational, and college transfer programs;
ò support for economic development through services to business, and industry; and
ò services which improve the quality of life for individuals and for our community."
More complete details are provided below.
Bladen Community College
7418 NC Hwy 41 West
Dublin, NC 28332
General Phone: (910) 879-5500
http://www.bladencc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Production Trades | 57 | welding |
| Education And Teaching | 55 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Construction Trades | 38 | carpentry, electrician |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Business And Management | 23 | business management |
| Office And Administration | 20 | office management |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | electromechanical instrument tech, engineering technician |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and administration |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 10 | cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | information technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Bladen Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 166 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 119 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 26 | 10 |
In 2007, Bladen Community College had a total enrollment of 1,226 students (723 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 13 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dublin, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,415 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,536 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,125 |
Financial Aid:
Bladen Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 798700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 17 | $43,273 | 26 | $44,664 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $43,273 | 26 | $44,664 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bladen Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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