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Students attend Forrest Junior College in Anderson, SC, a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Forrest Junior College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management.
Applicants to Forrest Junior College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 115 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Forrest Junior College are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Forrest Junior College is to provide an environment that inspires students to more fully develop the confidence to reach their personal and professional goals. The college strives to attain its mission by providing appropriate educational experiences that stress personal and academic goal attainment and emphasize the importance of learning as a life-long process through both individual and group work."
More complete details are provided below.
Forrest Junior College
601 E River Street
Anderson, SC 29624-2405
http://www.forrestcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 36 | allied health and medical assisting, phlebotomy, medical assistant |
| Business and Management | 9 | business management, accounting and related services |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical office management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer networking |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | computer repair |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 0 | nursing assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Forrest Junior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 38 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Forrest Junior College had a total enrollment of 115 students (214 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Anderson, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,056 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,056 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Forrest Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 492400)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Forrest Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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