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Daytona State College, formerly known as Daytona Beach Community College, is a four year college located in Daytona Beach. The college offers several degrees and programs in various areas of study. It is known for its photography and nursing programs.
DSC is home to the renowned Southeast Museum of Photography. The college is also involved in a joint-partnership program with Volusia County and Flagler County school districts known as the Advanced Technology Center.
DSC has a NJCAA program with Baseball, Softball, Women's Golf, Men's Basketball and Women's Basketball teams. Some of the notable alumni of DSC are Eric Breitenbach, a Notable American photographer; Joyce Cusack, a current member of the Florida House of Representatives; and Richard Gibbs, American film composer and music producer.
Daytona State College is located in a small city, in Daytona Beach, FL. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Daytona State College top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at the school often study security and law enforcement.
Daytona State College maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Daytona State College offers classes to 13,675 students (8,942 full-time equivalent).
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Daytona Beach Community College, a comprehensive public college, provides access to a range of flexible programs from community enrichment to the baccalaureate degree, emphasizing student success, embracing excellence and diversity, as well as fostering innovation to enhance teaching and learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Daytona State College
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
General Phone: (386) 506-3000
http://www.daytonastate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 977 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 626 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, various nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 297 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Engineering Technician | 198 | computer systems tech, drafting, electronics tech, automotive tech, construction engineering tech, manufacturing tech, civil engineering tech, architectural engineering tech |
| Office And Administration | 95 | executive secretary |
| Medical Support And Technology | 95 | medical assistant, surgical tech, mental health services tech, dental assistant, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, medical lab tech, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 80 | computer services management, systems analyst, computer applications programming |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 78 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Business And Management | 68 | management information systems, accounting technology, business management, accounting and related services, entrepreneurship, business administration, MIS, marketing, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 46 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Media | 46 | photo and film tech |
| Family And Social Work | 43 | child care provider |
| Law | 24 | legal assistant |
| Construction Trades | 24 | electrician, plumbing, property management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 15 | cinematography, commercial art |
| Mechanics And Repair | 14 | communications install and repair, HVAC, computer repair, autobody repair |
| Medical Administration | 13 | medical records tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 8 | restaurant and catering management |
| Hospitality | 7 | hospitality management |
| Architecture And Planning | 7 | interior architecture |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | education of hearing impaired |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 4 | turf management |
Number of programs and degrees for Daytona State College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,523 | 40 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 917 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 276 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 64 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6 | 1 |
In 2007, Daytona State College had a total enrollment of 13,675 students (8,942 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Daytona Beach, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,113 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,255 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Daytona State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147500)
Daytona State College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 91 | 90 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 40 | 37 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $98,261 | 8 | $86,407 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $86,344 | 6 | $74,194 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $90,358 | 17 | $79,959 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 42 | $74,560 | 41 | $72,178 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 46 | $60,988 | 45 | $61,211 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $59,861 | 20 | $61,119 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $49,746 | 6 | $49,551 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 121 | $64,974 | 112 | $64,585 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 38 | 74 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 25 | 27 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Daytona State College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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