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Founded in 1978, the Brookhaven College is a community college within the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD). It is located in Farmers Branch, Texas. The campus covers 467,000 square feet and divided between more than 15 buildings.
The college opened as the seventh college in the DCCCD. It enrolls more than 9,000 students each semester and over 8,000 in the school's continuing education program. Brookhaven offers associate's degrees in arts and sciences, applied science, arts and sciences for business majors and nursing.
The sports teams of Brookhaven participate in Men’s Baseball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer and Women’s Volleyball. They participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Metro Athletic Conference (MAC).
Brookhaven is found in Farmers Branch, TX. Farmers Branch is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Brookhaven.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, liberal arts, and mechanics and repair.
Brookhaven accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 11,059 in 2007-2008 at Brookhaven.
More complete details are provided below.
Brookhaven College
3939 Valley View Ln
Farmers Branch, TX 75244-4997
General Phone: (972) 860-4700
http://www.dcccd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 247 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, cartography |
| Business and Management | 112 | accounting, business management, business, marketing, apparel marketing, accounting technology, electronic commerce |
| Mechanics and Repair | 89 | automobile mechanics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 52 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Office and Administration | 25 | receptionist, office data entry, executive secretary |
| Medical Support and Technology | 25 | radiographer |
| Design | 17 | design and visual communication |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | data processing tech, computer programming, computer science, computer networking |
| Media | 4 | communication studies |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | child care provider, child development, child care management |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | education |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Brookhaven in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 432 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 161 | 17 |
In 2007-2008, Brookhaven had a total enrollment of 11,059 students (6,559 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 3% |
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 | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Farmers Branch, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Brookhaven participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2100200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 56 | 69 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 56 | $59,493 | 69 | $58,432 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $59,493 | 69 | $58,432 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Receptionist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brookhaven Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission 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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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