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Brazosport College, also referred to as BC, is located in Lake Jackson, Texas, United States. The college was established in the year 1968 and, at present, enrolls more than 4,000 students every year. BC offers degrees and certificate programs to students through the following academic divisions:
The students of Brazosport College publish a monthly newspaper called "The Navigator." This newspaper is sponsored by the college's communications department. There are also a large number of student clubs and organizations including Phi Theta Kappa and Mystery Club.
Brazosport can be found in Lake Jackson, TX (a small suburb). The school is a public institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Brazosport.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician, security and law enforcement, science and laboratory technician, and production trades.
Brazosport is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 3,753 students were enrolled in Brazosport.
Bargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.
More complete details are provided below.
Brazosport College
500 College Dr
Lake Jackson, TX 77566-3199
General Phone: (979) 230-3000
http://www.brazosport.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 113 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 53 | drafting, instrumentation tech, occupational safety tech, construction engineering tech, computer hardware tech |
| Construction Trades | 49 | electrician, pipefitting |
| Production Trades | 46 | machinist, welding |
| Mechanics and Repair | 32 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 31 | chemical tech |
| Office and Administration | 30 | administrative assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | computer programming |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 10 | licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | child development |
| Business and Management | 4 | business management |
| Transportation | 1 | construction equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Brazosport in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 211 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 118 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 79 | 15 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Brazosport had a total enrollment of 3,753 students (2,270 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lake Jackson, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,674 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,802 |
| Books and supplies | $ 931 |
Financial Aid:
Brazosport participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 728700)
Brazosport has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 16 | $89,778 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $65,365 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $86,075 | 7 | $72,738 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $47,044 | 9 | $51,359 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $47,008 | 16 | $45,914 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $33,762 | 7 | $33,780 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $44,023 | 32 | $44,791 |
*: 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
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brazosport Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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