Broward College, formerly known as "Broward Community College", was established in 1959 by the Florida Legislature. BCC confers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees and certificates to its graduates. It also offers a variety of Continuing Education programs and courses.
BCC offers flexible learning alternatives and dual-enrollment programs for high school students. The college has three campuses and a variety of educational centers located throughout Broward County. The campuses are:
BCC has six major sports teams. The college offers special scholarship to members of the athletic teams. Some of the college graduates have gone on to become famous indluding: Dr. Rita Mae Brown, author, poet, essayist, and screenwriter; LauRen Merola, Miss Pennsylvania USA 2008; and Johnathan Walton, Emmy award winning reporter.
The campus of Broward Community College is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Broward Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Broward Community College is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Broward Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 31,835 students enrolled (17,384 full-time equivalent). Broward Community College has a large minority student population.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Broward Community College
225 E las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
General Phone: (954) 201-7400
Admissions Phone: (954) 201-7465
Financial Aid Phone: (954) 201-7634
http://www.broward.edu
Broward Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,080 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 1,051 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 158 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, corrections, security and protective services |
| Business And Management | 146 | business management, accounting and related services, entrepreneurship, accounting technology, marketing, operations management, business and related services, finance, ... |
| Medical Support And Technology | 141 | radiation therapist, dental assistant, nuclear medical tech, dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, opticianry, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 63 | automotive tech, electronics tech, computer systems tech, biomedical tech, construction engineering tech, civil engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, environmental control tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 55 | aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance |
| Transportation | 49 | aviation operations, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | systems analyst, computer services management, computer applications programming |
| Therapy And Counseling | 39 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Law | 38 | legal assistant, legal secretary, court reporting |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 34 | cinematography, commercial art |
| Office And Administration | 32 | executive secretary, office management |
| Hospitality | 23 | hospitality management, tourism and travel, restaurant and food services management |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | child care provider, child care management |
| Medical Adminstration | 14 | medical records tech, medical secretary, health care facilities management, health care administration |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 3 | landscaping |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | dietitian assistant |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | interior architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for Broward Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 3,043 | 49 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 562 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 379 | 16 |
In 2005, Broward Community College had a total enrollment of 31,835 students (17,384 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 96% |
| State unknown | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Lauderdale, 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: (954) 201-7465
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,513 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,485 |
| Books and supplies | $ 864 |
Financial Aid:
Broward Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 150000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (954) 201-7634
Broward Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 138 | 111 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $67,959 | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 26 | $65,703 | 16 | $66,301 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $57,417 | 18 | $58,728 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 112 | $55,456 | 95 | $49,991 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $51,186 | 10 | $48,733 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 14 | $25,047 | 25 | $26,781 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 175 | $54,590 | 164 | $48,927 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southern Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 49 | 79 |
| Basketball | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 39 | 40 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
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
Finance, General
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
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Broward Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 placement 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
Offers athletic scholarships
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