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Florida Community College at Jacksonville or FCCJ, established in 1966, has 5 campuses located in Jacksonville region. It is the 4th leading community college in U.S, and has more than 60,000 students enrolled presently. The university has North Campus, Kent Campus, South Campus and Downtown Campus that offer doctorate degree, master’s degree and bachelor’s degree in various areas.
The sports teams at Florida Community College at Jacksonville participate in baseball, basketball, softball, tennis and volleyball. Former basketball player Alvin Heggs; present head baseball of the Florida Gators, Kevin O'Sullivan; and Famous Astronomer, Michael D. Reynolds graduated from this university.
FCC Jacksonville is located in Jacksonville, FL (a large city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by FCC Jacksonville is the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in real estate and construction management.
FCC Jacksonville is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
FCC Jacksonville had 24,939 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Florida Community College At Jacksonville
501 W State St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
General Phone: (904) 632-3000
http://www.fccj.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,287 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 1,555 | financial services marketing, business management, accounting technology, operations management, management information systems, entrepreneurship, finance, business and related services, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 546 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, various nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 356 | child care provider, child care management, foodservice management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 272 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, corrections, security and protective services, fire services administration, security and loss prevention |
| Medical Support and Technology | 192 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, surgical tech, clinical and medical lab science, medical assistant, medical lab tech, ... |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 157 | real estate |
| Engineering Technician | 155 | computer systems tech, drafting, biomedical tech, HVAC tech, architectural engineering tech, automotive tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, ... |
| Office and Administration | 136 | executive secretary, office management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 121 | computer services management, systems analyst, computer applications programming |
| Mechanics and Repair | 101 | aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC, electrical maintenance and repair, computer repair, diesel mechanics |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 56 | cosmetology, facial treatment, barber, manicurist |
| Law | 45 | legal assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 44 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Transportation | 44 | truck and bus driver, aviation operations, commercial pilot and flight crew, construction equipment operation |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 38 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Medical Administration | 25 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Architecture and Planning | 23 | interior architecture |
| Construction Trades | 21 | electrician, carpentry, plumbing, building inspection and management, construction trades |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 9 | funeral and mortuary |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 9 | restaurant and catering management |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | education of hearing impaired |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | dietitian assistant |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | various performing arts |
| Hospitality | 2 | restaurant and food services management, hospitality management, hotel management |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | biology tech |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Media | 0 | printing equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for FCC Jacksonville in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 3,234 | 56 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2,604 | 41 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 363 | 30 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 9 | 12 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, FCC Jacksonville had a total enrollment of 24,939 students (17,383 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, 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 | $ 1,901 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,889 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
FCC Jacksonville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 148400)
FCC Jacksonville has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 85 | 107 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 67 | 108 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 155 | $47,774 | 220 | $47,678 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 156 | $47,696 | 222 | $47,606 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31 | 58 | 89 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 45 | 47 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical 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
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
Dietitian 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
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets FCC Jacksonville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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