Brunswick is in Holden Beach, North Carolina. Holden Beach is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Brunswick issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Brunswick include landscaping and horticulture and family and social work.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 1,033 students study at Brunswick (in 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Brunswick Community College, a public two-year educational institution, chartered in 1979 and centrally located in Brunswick County, North Carolins is to provide accessible and affordable programs and services that meet the educational and cultural needs of the community and to provide opportunities for individuals to be successful."
More complete details are provided below.
Brunswick Community College
50 College Rd
Supply, NC 28462
General Phone: (910) 755-7300
Admissions Phone: (910) 755-7324
Financial Aid Phone: (910) 755-7322
http://www.brunswick.cc.nc.us
Brunswick awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 99 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 40 | child care management |
| Business And Management | 33 | business management, management information systems |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 31 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 30 | applied horticulture, turf management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 21 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, personal grooming |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and police |
| Office And Administration | 16 | executive secretary |
| Medical Adminstration | 15 | medical records tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 7 | clinical and medical lab science |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | systems analyst, computer applications programming, information science, computer networking |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | teacher aide, special ed |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 4 | aquaculture |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Brunswick in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 128 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 107 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 97 | 14 |
In 2005, Brunswick had a total enrollment of 1,033 students (693 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 96% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Holden Beach, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (910) 755-7324
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 948 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,268 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Brunswick participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2170700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (910) 755-7322
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $37,856 | 15 | $38,021 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $37,856 | 15 | $38,021 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brunswick Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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