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Broome Community College

Broome Community College

Broome Community College, also referred to as BCC, is a two-year, public, coeducational college located in Binghamton, Broome County, New York, United States. The College was founded in 1946 as New York State Institute of Applied Arts & Sciences at Binghamton. It was renamed to Broome County Technical Institute in 1953. It underwent another name change in 1956 and was called Broome Technical Community College. In 1971, it was given its present name.

The departments at BCC include:

  • Business Department
  • Computer Studies Department
  • Dental Hygiene Department
  • Fine & Media Arts Department
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology Department
  • Medical Technology Department
  • Nursing Department
  • Performing Arts Department

The sports teams of the College are called the Hornets. The official mascot of BCC is the Hornet. Students take part in a variety of sports programs including baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis, volleyball, ice hockey, lacrosse, golf, and softball. The College also has a cheerleading squad.

Overview of Broome Community College

The campus of Broome Community College is in Binghamton, NY, which is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Broome Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in media and liberal arts.

Broome Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Broome Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Broome Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, the school had 6,558 students enrolled (4,955 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Broome Commmunity College provides: open access to those who can benefit from its programs and services. university parallel degree programs for students aspiring to baccalaureate degrees and professions. occupational and technical degree and certificate programs for students aspiring to careers in business, health, technology, and human servies. General Education to broaden and deepen students' intellectual, moral, civic, and social competence for effective participation in the world community. collaborative leadership amond the diverse institutions, organizations, agencies, and other entities which comprise our community. community and continuing education and training to serve the needs and interests of individual, employers, and agencies. career advising, skills and knowledge assessment, and related support services to help students reach their full potential. a community of free inquiry and educational achievement wherein each member is treated respectfully. a broad range of educational, social, athletic and recreational activities to foster students' personal development, community involvement, and leadership skills."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Broome Community College

Broome Community College
907 Upper Front St
Binghamton, NY 13905
General Phone: (607) 778-5000
http://WWW.SUNYBROOME.EDU

Broome Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts404liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Business And Management158business management, marketing, accounting technology, financial planning, international business, management information systems
Medical Support And Technology99dental hygienist, radiographer, clinical and medical lab science, medical lab tech, medical assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine67registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Engineering Technician62quality control tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, industrial tech, software tech, mechanical engineering tech
Security And Law Enforcement59criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections
Therapy And Counseling39mental and social health services, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling
Computer Science And Engineering36data processing tech, computer and info science, information science, computer support
Media36digital communications
Law24legal assistant
Engineering22engineering
Hospitality17hotel management
Medical Administration14medical transcription, medical records tech
Family And Social Work13child care management
Mechanics And Repair8communications install and repair
Office And Administration5executive secretary, general office occupations

Number of programs and degrees for Broome Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,01636
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years479

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Broome Community College had a total enrollment of 6,558 students (4,955 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White87%
Black3%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1930%
20-2121%
22-2413%
25-2911%
30-345%
35-394%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New York91%
(International Students)4%
Pennsylvania3%

Broome Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time68 %
Part-Time56 %

Broome Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Binghamton, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Broome Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,597
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,797
Books and supplies$ 1,400

Financial Aid:
Broome Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 286200)

Broome Community College Faculty

Broome Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6749
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1114
Non-tenured and not on tenure track812

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year39$73,55417$66,932
Associate professoracademic year23$56,43122$54,844
Assistant professoracademic year16$46,79719$41,724
Instructoracademic year0*5$34,061
All faculty totalacademic year78$63,01663$52,499

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Broome Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Financial Planning and Services
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Software Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology

MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Broome Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Broome Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Broome Community College Number of students
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Broome Community College % of degrees in media
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 14%Broome Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%Broome Community College % of degrees in engineering
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Broome Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Broome Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Broome Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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