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Coastal Bend College

Coastal Bend College

Coastal Bend College, commonly referred to as CBC, is a public community college located in Beeville, Texas, United States. It was established in 1965 as Bee County College or BCC. After a few name and status changes, it was officially renamed Coastal Bend College on September 1, 1998. CBC also operates several branch campuses in Alice, Kingsville, and Pleasanton. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

CBC campus is home to several men’s and women’s sports teams. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Cougars. The Cougars participate in sports such as softball, volleyball, and basketball. The campus is home to several recognized student clubs and organizations.

Overview of Coastal Bend College

The campus of Coastal Bend College is in Beeville, TX, 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 school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering and family and social work.

Coastal Bend College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Coastal Bend College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 3,196 students enrolled (1,877 full-time equivalent). Coastal Bend College has a large minority student population.

Student Life

The school 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
http://www.coastalbend.edu

Coastal Bend College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine65licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Computer Science And Engineering64data processing tech, computer and info science, computer science, computer services management, computer programming
Family And Social Work55housing, child development, social work, child care provider
Mechanics And Repair53HVAC, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair
Engineering Technician36water quality and recycling tech, drafting
Education And Teaching35kindergarten/preschool teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, art education, secondary teaching, music teaching
Liberal Arts34liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, English, sociology, history, speech and rhetoric, anthropology, political science
Medical Support And Technology30dental hygienist, radiation therapist
Beauty And Cosmetology25cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor
Construction Trades24carpentry, power transmission, construction trades, electrician
Medical Administration24medical secretary, health care facilities management, medical records tech
Security And Law Enforcement18criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety, corrections
Office And Administration12general office occupations, office data entry
Science9biology, physical sciences, geology, chemistry
Landscaping And Horticulture9applied horticulture
Business And Management8business management, accounting technology, business and related services
Production Trades6welding
Therapy And Counseling5psychology, physical therapy
Fine Arts3art history and criticism, fine arts
Mathematics2mathematics
Media2communication studies
Agricultural Science And Management1agriculture
Law0pre-law
Photography And Commercial Art0commercial art
Music0music performance
Engineering0engineering
Medicine0pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-med

Number of programs and degrees for Coastal Bend College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree22956
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years22724
Award of less than 1 academic year6427

Student Body

In 2007, Coastal Bend College had a total enrollment of 3,196 students (1,877 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White29%
Black5%
Hispanic64%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1821%
18-1922%
20-2114%
22-249%
25-2910%
30-347%
35-396%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Texas100%

Coastal Bend College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time35 %
Part-Time33 %

Coastal Bend College Room and Board (2007)

Coastal Bend College offers campus housing for 178 of its 1,877 (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 (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,900
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,350
Room and board$ 4,070
Room charge$ 1,560
Books and supplies$ 1,400
Other expenses$ 1,725

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

Coastal Bend College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4045

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year15$52,29513$47,432
All faculty totalcalendar year15$52,29513$47,432

*: 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 year25$43,57632$44,621
All faculty totalacademic year25$43,57632$44,621

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

Coastal Bend College Degree Programs (2007)

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
Art Teacher Education
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
Child Development
Housing and Human Environments, General
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies

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
Geology/Earth Science, 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 
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Coastal Bend College % of degrees in family and social work
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Coastal Bend College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Coastal Bend College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%Coastal Bend College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Coastal Bend College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Coastal Bend College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Coastal Bend College % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in engineering technician
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Coastal Bend College % of degrees in engineering technician
Number of students
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%Coastal Bend College Number of students
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Coastal Bend College % of degrees in education and teaching
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Coastal Bend College Minority % of student body
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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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