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Students attend Blue Ridge in Martinsburg, WV, a small city. The school is a public institution. Blue Ridge degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and liberal arts.
Applicants to Blue Ridge appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,192 students at Blue Ridge (as of 2007). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is dedicated to providing a diverse student population with collaborative programs and support services to improve the quality of life and promote economic development in its service area. The quality academic programs are learner centered and focused on career entry, university transfer, adult basic education, and workforce development."
More complete details are provided below.
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
400 West Stephen Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
General Phone: (304) 260-4380
http://www.blueridgectc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 126 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 71 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Office And Administration | 45 | office data entry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Business And Management | 18 | business management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 14 | heavy equipment maintenance tech, automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | electromechanical tech, occupational safety tech |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | information science |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 4 | science tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 2 | restaurant and catering management |
| Design | 0 | design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Blue Ridge in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 167 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 162 | 9 |
In 2007, Blue Ridge had a total enrollment of 2,192 students (1,146 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 95% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Martinsburg, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,944 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 550 |
Financial Aid:
Blue Ridge participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3957300)
Blue Ridge has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 0 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $35,830 | 4 | $34,543 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $38,304 | 10 | $45,446 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Blue Ridge Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience 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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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