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Founded in 1960, Brevard Community College, BCC, is a community college on Florida's Space Coast, in Brevard County. BCC has four integrated campuses situated in Cocoa, Melbourne, Palm Bay and Titusville. It also runs an Aerospace program at Kennedy Space Center as well as a virtual campus. BCC was listed 21st in the nation in awarding AA degrees in the year 2007.
BCC's sports teams are known as the Titans. They participate with the Florida Community College Activities Association and the National Junior College Athletic Association. The BCC men's golf program has won several National Junior College Championships since 1969. The men's baseball program has won two state championships.
The campus of Brevard Community College is in Cocoa, Florida, which is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Brevard Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Brevard Community College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Brevard Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 14,039 students enrolled (8,120 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Brevard Community College is committed to engaging our diverse population in quality, accessible learning opportunities which successfully meet individual and community needs."
More complete details are provided below.
Brevard Community College
1519 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922
General Phone: (321) 632-1111
Admissions Phone: (321) 632-1111
Financial Aid Phone: (321) 632-1111
http://www.brevardcc.edu
Brevard Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,569 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 219 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 169 | blood bank tech specialist, radiation therapist, medical assistant, surgical tech, dental assistant, veterinary assistant, medical lab tech, dental hygienist, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 140 | computer systems tech, drafting, aerospace engineering tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, surveying tech, construction engineering tech, manufacturing tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 123 | corrections, criminal justice and police, forensic science, criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting, fire protection tech |
| Family And Social Work | 65 | child care provider, foodservice management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 54 | cosmetology |
| Business And Management | 54 | entrepreneurship, business management, MIS, accounting technology, management information systems, business and related services, marketing, accounting and related services, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 53 | systems analyst, computer applications programming, computer services management |
| Medical Adminstration | 34 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Mechanics And Repair | 26 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair |
| Office And Administration | 23 | executive secretary, administrative assistant |
| Media | 19 | communication and journalism, photo and film tech, radio and TV tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 19 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Construction Trades | 18 | electrician, plumbing, carpentry |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 15 | chemical tech |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding, sheet metal tech, machine shop assistant |
| Hospitality | 3 | hospitality management |
Number of programs and degrees for Brevard Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,934 | 33 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 401 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 286 | 27 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 7 | 1 |
In 2005, Brevard Community College had a total enrollment of 14,039 students (8,120 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 65% |
| State unknown | 32% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cocoa, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (321) 632-1111
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,542 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,664 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Brevard Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (321) 632-1111
Brevard Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 79 | 83 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $62,184 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $56,194 | 17 | $53,632 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $49,472 | 16 | $49,143 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $49,104 | 52 | $47,184 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $43,358 | 22 | $41,041 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 84 | $50,356 | 107 | $47,238 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34 | 33 | 67 |
| Basketball | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 23 | 34 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brevard Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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