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Coastal Bend College, Texas

Overview of Coastal Bend College

The campus of Coastal Bend College is in Beeville, Texas, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Coastal Bend College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Coastal Bend College is known for its programs in computer science and engineering, family and social work, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.

Coastal Bend College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2005, Coastal Bend College had 3,366 students enrolled (2,047 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.

Student Life

Coastal Bend College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Coastal Bend College is a comprehensive, public community college serving the South Texas area. It is a student-centered institution committed to the highest integrity and to the development of an educational culture that supports creativity, encourages professional development, and promotes excellence in all areas."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Coastal Bend College

Coastal Bend College
3800 Charco Rd
Beeville, TX 78102
General Phone: (361) 358-2838
Admissions Phone: (361) 354-2245
Financial Aid Phone: (361) 354-2238
http://www.coastalbend.edu

Coastal Bend College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Coastal Bend College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Computer Science And Engineering146data processing tech, computer and info science, computer science, computer services management, computer programming
Nursing And Emergency Medicine102licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Mechanics And Repair80automobile mechanics, HVAC, electrical installation and repair
Family And Social Work70housing, child care provider, social work
Engineering Technician60water quality and recycling tech, drafting
Beauty And Cosmetology57cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor
Construction Trades53carpentry, power transmission, electrician, construction trades
Liberal Arts34liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, English, history, anthropology, speech and rhetoric, political science
Education And Teaching26kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education, music teaching, secondary teaching
Medical Support And Technology25dental hygienist
Business And Management23accounting technology, business management, business and related services
Security And Law Enforcement21criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, corrections
Landscaping And Horticulture16applied horticulture
Medical Adminstration15medical secretary, medical records tech
Office And Administration14general office occupations, office data entry
Science10biology, physical sciences, chemistry
Production Trades10welding
Therapy And Counseling5psychology, physical therapy
Medicine5pre-dentistry, pre-med, veterinary medicine
Media3communication studies
Agricultural Science And Management3agriculture
Photography And Commercial Art2commercial art
Music1music performance
Engineering1engineering
Fine Arts1fine arts
Law0pre-law

Number of programs and degrees for Coastal Bend College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year53027
Associate's degree25347
First-professional degree01
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years01

Student Body

In 2005, Coastal Bend College had a total enrollment of 3,366 students (2,047 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White32%
Black5%
Hispanic61%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 1811%
18-1926%
20-2114%
22-2410%
25-2911%
30-349%
35-396%
40-499%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Texas100%

Coastal Bend College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time50 %
Part-Time39 %

Coastal Bend College Room and Board (2005)

Coastal Bend College offers campus housing for 178 of its 2,047 (full-time) students.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Coastal Bend College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,800
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,250
Room and board$ 3,796
Room charge$ 1,560
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,608

Financial Aid:
Coastal Bend College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 354600)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (361) 354-2238

Coastal Bend College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year14$47,49513$45,296
All faculty totalcalendar year14$47,49513$45,296

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year30$43,35136$41,199
All faculty totalacademic year30$43,35136$41,199

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

Coastal Bend College Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Housing and Human Environments, General
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

LAW
Pre-Law Studies

LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

MUSIC
Music Performance, General

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General

Coastal Bend College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Coastal Bend College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Coastal Bend College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Coastal Bend College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Coastal Bend College % of degrees in family and social work
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Coastal Bend College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Coastal Bend College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Coastal Bend College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Coastal Bend College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Coastal Bend College % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Coastal Bend College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in personal services
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Coastal Bend College % of degrees in personal services
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Coastal Bend College % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Number of students
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Coastal Bend College Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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