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Indian River Community College can be found in Fort Pierce, Florida (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Indian River Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in security and law enforcement.
Indian River Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way Indian River Community College works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 13,404 students were enrolled in Indian River Community College. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
More complete details are provided below.
Indian River Community College
3209 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596
General Phone: (772) 462-4722
Admissions Phone: (772) 462-7460
Financial Aid Phone: (772) 462-7450
http://www.ircc.edu
Indian River Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 767 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 444 | corrections, security and loss prevention, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 359 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 187 | entrepreneurship, business management, marketing, accounting and related services, accounting technology, MIS, finance, merchandising and sales, ... |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 135 | cosmetology, barber |
| Family And Social Work | 87 | child care provider, housing and human environments, child care management, family studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 83 | dental assistant, pharmacy tech, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, medical lab tech, mental health services tech, respiratory care tech, dental lab tech, ... |
| Medical Adminstration | 35 | medical records tech, medical secretary, health unit coordinator |
| Office And Administration | 32 | executive secretary, office management |
| Engineering Technician | 30 | drafting, construction engineering tech, electronics tech, automotive tech, civil engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, HVAC tech |
| Law | 21 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | systems analyst, computer applications programming, computer services management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 13 | aquaculture, agriculture |
| Architecture And Planning | 12 | interior architecture |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | physical therapist assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 9 | turf management, pest management, landscaping |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | dietitian assistant |
| Hospitality | 2 | restaurant and food services management, travel services |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 1 | chef training |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | various performing arts |
| Transportation | 0 | commercial pilot and flight crew, truck and bus driver |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher education |
| Construction Trades | 0 | plumbing, masonry, construction trades, electrician, carpentry |
Number of programs and degrees for Indian River Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,145 | 39 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 855 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 253 | 23 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Indian River Community College had a total enrollment of 13,404 students (7,036 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 78% |
| State unknown | 19% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Pierce, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (772) 462-7460
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,662 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,098 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Indian River Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 149300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (772) 462-7450
Indian River Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 75 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $64,335 | 6 | $68,596 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $57,957 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $71,457 | 12 | $64,545 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $78,048 | 11 | $78,355 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $70,183 | 25 | $70,250 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $60,604 | 29 | $60,896 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $50,922 | 17 | $47,544 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $64,626 | 82 | $63,321 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 71 | 63 | 134 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 48 | 76 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
Aquaculture
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Housing and Human Environments, Other
Human Development and Family Studies, General
HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
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
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
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
Commercial and Advertising Art
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
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Indian River Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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