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Florida Community College At Jacksonville

Florida Community College At Jacksonville

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.

Overview of Florida Community College At Jacksonville

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in real estate and construction management.

FCC Jacksonville Selectivity

FCC Jacksonville is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

FCC Jacksonville has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school had 24,939 enrolled students in 2007.

FCC Jacksonville Tuition and Affordability

FCC Jacksonville is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting FCC Jacksonville

Florida Community College At Jacksonville
501 W State St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
General Phone: (904) 632-3000
http://www.fccj.edu

FCC Jacksonville Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts2,093liberal arts and sciences
Business And Management1,259financial services marketing, business management, entrepreneurship, accounting technology, management information systems, operations management, finance, business and related services, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine542registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, various nursing
Real Estate And Construction Management245real estate
Security And Law Enforcement221criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting, security and protective services, fire protection tech, security and loss prevention
Medical Support And Technology200radiation therapist, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, dental assistant, mental health services tech, clinical and medical lab science, medical lab tech, ...
Engineering Technician159computer systems tech, electromechanical instrument tech, HVAC tech, biomedical tech, drafting, automotive tech, instrumentation tech, environmental control tech, ...
Office And Administration139executive secretary, office management
Computer Science And Engineering136computer services management, systems analyst, computer applications programming
Family And Social Work85child care provider, child care management, foodservice management
Beauty And Cosmetology59cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist, barber
Mechanics And Repair56HVAC, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair, computer repair, communications install and repair, ...
Therapy And Counseling55massage therapy, physical therapist assistant
Photography And Commercial Art51cinematography, commercial art
Construction Trades39electrician, carpentry, plumbing, building inspection and management, masonry, construction trades
Law36legal assistant
Architecture And Planning27interior architecture
Medical Administration26medical records tech, medical secretary
Cooking And Culinary Arts13restaurant and catering management
Transportation13aviation operations, commercial pilot and flight crew, construction equipment operation
Funeral And Mortuary Science12funeral and mortuary
Education And Teaching11education of hearing impaired
Science And Laboratory Technician6biology tech
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy6dietitian assistant
Production Trades4welding, machine shop assistant, sheet metal tech
Drama And Performing Arts4various performing arts
Hospitality3hospitality management, restaurant and food services management, hotel management, travel services

Number of programs and degrees for FCC Jacksonville in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree3,02756
Award of less than 1 academic year2,08042
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years37034
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years2313

FCC Jacksonville Student Body

In 2007, FCC Jacksonville had a total enrollment of 24,939 students (14,428 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White57%
Black25%
Hispanic5%
Asian4%
American Indian0%
Unknown7%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1920%
20-2118%
22-2415%
25-2916%
30-349%
35-397%
40-499%
50-643%
65+0%

FCC Jacksonville Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time45 %

FCC Jacksonville Room and Board (2007)

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.

FCC Jacksonville Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,714
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,118
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 Faculty

FCC Jacksonville has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured87111
Non-tenured, but on tenure track71109
Non-tenured and not on tenure track15

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year158$47,142219$46,142
Instructoracademic year1*4$41,082
No academic rankacademic year0*2*
All faculty totalacademic year159$47,094225$45,982

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

FCC Jacksonville Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total315889
Basketball111324
Baseball18018
All Other Sports24547

FCC Jacksonville Degree Programs (2007)

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
Special Products Marketing Operations
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
Mason/Masonry
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
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

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
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

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
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
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
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

FCC Jacksonville Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets FCC Jacksonville Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%FCC Jacksonville Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%FCC Jacksonville Number of degree programs
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%FCC Jacksonville % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in real estate and construction management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%FCC Jacksonville % of degrees in real estate and construction management
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%FCC Jacksonville Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%FCC Jacksonville Female % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%FCC Jacksonville Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%FCC Jacksonville % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%FCC Jacksonville % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%FCC Jacksonville % of degrees in liberal arts
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 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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