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Daytona Beach Community College, Florida

Overview of Daytona Beach Community College

The campus of Daytona Beach Community College is in Daytona Beach, Florida, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Daytona Beach Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in engineering technician and security and law enforcement.

Daytona Beach Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Daytona Beach Community College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Daytona Beach Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

In 2005, Daytona Beach Community College had 11,413 students enrolled (7,550 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Daytona Beach Community College provides quality, affordable academic, job training and personal enrichment programs to educate and empower individuals and promote economic development in Volusia and Flagler Counties. As a comprehensive public two-year college committed to open access, student learning and success, Daytona Beach Community College provides personalized attention to students, embraces diversity and uses innovation to enhance teaching and learning."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Daytona Beach Community College

Daytona Beach Community College
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
General Phone: (386) 254-3000
Admissions Phone: (386) 254-3000
Financial Aid Phone: (386) 254-3000
http://www.dbcc.edu

Daytona Beach Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Daytona Beach Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts860liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine571EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing
Engineering Technician266computer systems tech, electronics tech, drafting, civil engineering tech, automotive tech, construction engineering tech, manufacturing tech
Security And Law Enforcement233fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech
Medical Assistant And Technician95dental assistant, respiratory care tech, mental health services tech, medical assistant, surgical tech, dental hygienist, radiation therapist, veterinary assistant
Business And Management83accounting and related services, accounting technology, business management, entrepreneurship, MIS, management information systems, operations management, marketing
Office And Administration79executive secretary, office management
Beauty And Cosmetology79cosmetology
Media69communication and journalism, photo and film tech
Therapy And Counseling35massage therapy, physical therapist assistant
Mechanics And Repair33HVAC, autobody repair, communications install and repair, computer repair
Construction Trades28electrician, plumbing
Photography And Commercial Art23cinematography, commercial art
Family And Social Work22child care provider
Law21legal assistant
Computer Science And Engineering21computer services management, computer applications programming, systems analyst
Architecture And Planning18interior architecture
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy14occupational therapist assistant
Medical Adminstration10medical records tech, health unit coordinator
Hospitality7hospitality management
Cooking And Culinary Arts7restaurant and catering management
Production Trades7welding, machine shop assistant
Landscaping And Horticulture4turf management
Education And Teaching3education of hearing impaired

Number of programs and degrees for Daytona Beach Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,35239
Award of less than 1 academic year92418
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years31217

Student Body

In 2005, Daytona Beach Community College had a total enrollment of 11,413 students (7,550 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White76%
Black13%
Hispanic7%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1921%
20-2117%
22-2414%
25-2913%
30-349%
35-396%
40-4910%
50-644%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Florida54%
State unknown46%

Daytona Beach Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time43 %

Daytona Beach Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Daytona Beach, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Daytona Beach Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (386) 254-3000

Daytona Beach Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,003
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,760
Books and supplies$ 800

Financial Aid:
Daytona Beach Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147500)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (386) 254-3000

Daytona Beach Community College Faculty

Daytona Beach Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured9487
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2722

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year6$83,1173$71,100
Associate professorcalendar year3$64,4676$62,183
Assistant professorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year10$75,41010$64,260

*: 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 year46$66,22437$63,181
Associate professoracademic year33$52,14243$51,695
Assistant professoracademic year27$46,51917$46,141
Instructoracademic year5$41,8202*
All faculty totalacademic year111$56,14599$54,832

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

Daytona Beach Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total292958
Baseball19019
Basketball9716
All Other Sports12223

Daytona Beach Community College Degree Programs (2005)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
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
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments

ENGINEERING 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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND 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
Office Management and Supervision

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

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Daytona Beach Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Daytona Beach Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Daytona Beach Community College Number of students
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Daytona Beach Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Daytona Beach Community College Number of degree programs
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Daytona Beach Community College % of students from other states
% of degrees in media
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%Daytona Beach Community College % of degrees in media
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Daytona Beach Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Daytona Beach Community College Female % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Daytona Beach Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Daytona Beach Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Daytona Beach Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Daytona Beach Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Daytona Beach Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Daytona Beach Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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 placement 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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