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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, FL, 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 2007, the school had 14,496 students enrolled (8,611 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
http://www.brevardcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,647 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 230 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 195 | criminal justice and police, corrections, fire-fighting, forensic science, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 160 | blood bank tech specialist, dental assistant, radiation therapist, medical assistant, surgical tech, medical lab tech, dental hygienist, veterinary assistant, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 98 | drafting, architectural engineering tech, computer systems tech, aerospace engineering tech, electronics tech, surveying tech |
| Business And Management | 82 | business management, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, business and related services, accounting and related services, MIS, management information systems, marketing |
| Family And Social Work | 68 | child care provider, foodservice management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 64 | cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | systems analyst, computer services management, computer applications programming |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 38 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Construction Trades | 22 | electrician, plumbing |
| Office And Administration | 20 | executive secretary, administrative assistant |
| Law | 19 | legal assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 17 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair |
| Medical Administration | 16 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 12 | chemical tech |
| Production Trades | 11 | machine shop assistant, welding, sheet metal tech |
| Hospitality | 6 | hospitality management |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | teacher education |
| Media | 1 | radio and TV tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | interior architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for Brevard Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,986 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 537 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 194 | 21 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 38 | 8 |
In 2007, Brevard Community College had a total enrollment of 14,496 students (8,611 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,626 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,928 |
| Books and supplies | $ 816 |
Financial Aid:
Brevard Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147000)
Brevard Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 67 | 86 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 37 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $61,042 | 19 | $59,660 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $54,784 | 16 | $53,634 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $54,276 | 69 | $51,104 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $39,567 | 19 | $43,241 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $54,922 | 123 | $51,540 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 24 | 31 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr 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
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
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 5% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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