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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:
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.
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.
The school is known for its programs in media and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Broome Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
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.
In 2007, the school had 6,558 students enrolled (5,022 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.
Broome Community College
Upper Front St
Binghamton, NY 13902-1017
General Phone: (607) 778-5000
http://WWW.SUNYBROOME.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 401 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 142 | business management, merchandising and sales, accounting technology, banking, international business, management information systems, business |
| Medical Support And Technology | 91 | dental hygienist, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, medical assistant, clinical and medical lab science |
| Engineering Technician | 68 | civil engineering tech, quality control tech, computer engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, industrial tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 64 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 44 | criminal justice and police, corrections, fire services administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | information science, computer and info science, computer support |
| Media | 38 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 32 | community organization, child care management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Medical Administration | 24 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Law | 20 | legal assistant |
| Engineering | 15 | engineering |
| Hospitality | 9 | hotel management |
| Office And Administration | 8 | executive secretary, administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Broome Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 990 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 35 | 8 |
In 2007, Broome Community College had a total enrollment of 6,558 students (5,022 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 91% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,483 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,541 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Broome Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 286200)
Broome Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 68 | 51 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 14 |
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 | 38 | $74,360 | 19 | $67,829 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $59,397 | 22 | $56,339 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $47,083 | 21 | $41,559 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $34,076 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $64,003 | 66 | $53,595 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering 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
Community Organization and Advocacy
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Broome Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (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 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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