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Broward Community College

Broward Community College

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:

  • A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
  • Judson A. Samuels South Campus
  • North Campus

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.

Overview of Broward Community College

The campus of Broward Community College is in Fort Lauderdale, FL, 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.

Areas of Study

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 security and law enforcement and liberal arts.

Broward Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2007, Broward Community College had 31,730 students enrolled (17,739 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.

Student Life

Broward Community College values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Conference.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Broward Community College

Broward Community College
225 E las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
General Phone: (954) 201-7200
http://www.broward.edu

Broward Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts2,052liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine573EMT paramedic, registered nursing
Security And Law Enforcement323criminal justice and police, corrections, security and protective services, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech
Business And Management147entrepreneurship, accounting and related services, business management, marketing, business and related services, accounting technology, operations management, management information systems, ...
Medical Support And Technology62dental assistant, opticianry, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, medical assistant, ...
Mechanics And Repair50aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech, electrical maintenance and repair, automobile mechanics
Law45legal assistant
Engineering Technician40electronics tech, computer systems tech, automotive tech, civil engineering tech, environmental control tech, biomedical tech, construction engineering tech, architectural engineering tech
Computer Science And Engineering37computer services management, systems analyst, computer applications programming
Therapy And Counseling33physical therapist assistant, massage therapy
Photography And Commercial Art32cinematography, commercial art
Transportation31aviation operations, commercial pilot and flight crew
Family And Social Work23child care provider
Office And Administration15executive secretary, office management
Medical Administration14medical records tech, medical secretary, health care facilities management, health care administration
Hospitality9hospitality management, tourism and travel, restaurant and food services management

Number of programs and degrees for Broward Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree2,67944
Award of less than 1 academic year60222
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years20015
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years51

Student Body

In 2007, Broward Community College had a total enrollment of 31,730 students (17,739 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White31%
Black28%
Hispanic25%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)7%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1924%
20-2121%
22-2417%
25-2913%
30-347%
35-395%
40-497%
50-642%
65+0%

Broward Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time68 %
Part-Time51 %

Broward Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Broward Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,675
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,809
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Broward Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 150000)

Broward Community College Faculty

Broward Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured138116
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2443
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1020

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professorcalendar year3$65,3060*
Instructorcalendar year3$74,1981*
Lecturercalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year7$68,2391*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year35$67,92923$68,224
Associate professoracademic year13$61,04214$62,778
Assistant professoracademic year102$56,321113$51,762
Instructoracademic year6$51,4029$49,223
Lectureracademic year9$41,10219$39,675
All faculty totalacademic year165$58,146178$53,337

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

Broward Community College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballSouthern Conference
BaseballSouthern Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total245074
Basketball91322
Baseball11011
All Other Sports43741

Broward Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LAW
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
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
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)

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

Broward Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Broward Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Broward Community College Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Broward Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Broward Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Broward Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Broward Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Broward Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Broward Community College Female % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Broward Community College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Broward Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
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
Offers athletic scholarships

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