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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.
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.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2005, Coastal Bend College had 3,366 students enrolled (2,047 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science And Engineering | 146 | data processing tech, computer and info science, computer science, computer services management, computer programming |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 102 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 80 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, electrical installation and repair |
| Family And Social Work | 70 | housing, child care provider, social work |
| Engineering Technician | 60 | water quality and recycling tech, drafting |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 57 | cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Construction Trades | 53 | carpentry, power transmission, electrician, construction trades |
| Liberal Arts | 34 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, English, history, anthropology, speech and rhetoric, political science |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education, music teaching, secondary teaching |
| Medical Support And Technology | 25 | dental hygienist |
| Business And Management | 23 | accounting technology, business management, business and related services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, corrections |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 16 | applied horticulture |
| Medical Adminstration | 15 | medical secretary, medical records tech |
| Office And Administration | 14 | general office occupations, office data entry |
| Science | 10 | biology, physical sciences, chemistry |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Medicine | 5 | pre-dentistry, pre-med, veterinary medicine |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agriculture |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
Number of programs and degrees for Coastal Bend College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 530 | 27 |
| Associate's degree | 253 | 47 |
| First-professional degree | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 61% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (361) 354-2245
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $47,495 | 13 | $45,296 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $47,495 | 13 | $45,296 |
*: 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 | 30 | $43,351 | 36 | $41,199 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $43,351 | 36 | $41,199 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Coastal Bend College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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