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Indian River State College was previously named Indian River Community college, changed by the college's board of trustees, effective July 1, 2008. Established in 1959, IRSC is a state college based in Fort Pierce, Florida. It has branch campuses in Okeechobee, St. Lucie West in Port St. Lucie, Stuart and Vero Beach.
IRSC offers a wide variety of programs and degrees in diverse areas of study. The institution also offers additional educational programs such as Technical Certificates and Applied Technology Diplomas.
The college’s official mascot is the Pioneer. It has several athletic teams participating in various sports like basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball and swimming and diving. The Indian River swimming team has won 32 straight NJCAA swimming championships.
Indian River State College is found in Fort Pierce, FL. Fort Pierce is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Indian River State College.
The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement.
Indian River State College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Indian River State College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 14,932 in 2007-2008 at the school. A large number of students at Indian River State College are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a leader in education and innovation, Indian River Community College positively impacts lives by making possibilities a reality.
We respond to our community by
* Creating a superior learning environment
* Cultivating student success
* Embracing diversity
* Stimulating economic growth
* Promoting cultural enrichment
* Providing lifelong learning"
More complete details are provided below.
Indian River State College
3209 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596
General Phone: (772) 462-4772
http://www.irsc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,032 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 572 | security and loss prevention, corrections, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 399 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Business and Management | 207 | entrepreneurship, business management, marketing, accounting and related services, accounting technology, MIS, finance, merchandising and sales, ... |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 126 | facial treatment, manicurist, cosmetology, barber |
| Medical Support and Technology | 107 | dental assistant, radiation therapist, surgical tech, medical lab tech, medical assistant, dental hygienist, mental health services tech, respiratory care tech, ... |
| Transportation | 96 | truck and bus driver |
| Engineering Technician | 77 | electronics tech, drafting, automotive tech, HVAC tech, construction engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech |
| Family and Social Work | 71 | housing and human environments, child care provider, public administration, foodservice management, family studies |
| Medical Administration | 33 | medical records tech, medical secretary, health and medical administrative |
| Office and Administration | 21 | office management, executive secretary |
| Therapy and Counseling | 18 | physical therapist assistant |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 18 | commercial art |
| Law | 14 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | systems analyst, computer applications programming |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 10 | pest management, landscaping, turf management |
| Architecture and Planning | 10 | interior architecture |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 8 | agriculture, aquaculture |
| Mechanics and Repair | 8 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, small engine mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 7 | electrician, carpentry, plumbing, lineworker, masonry |
| Hospitality | 6 | restaurant and food services management |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | biology teaching, science teaching, teacher education, math teaching, special ed |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | dietitian assistant |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Indian River State College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,512 | 38 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,089 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 246 | 20 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 4 | 8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Indian River State College had a total enrollment of 14,932 students (10,710 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Pierce, 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 | $ 1,983 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,260 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Indian River State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 149300)
Indian River State College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 62 | 83 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $87,296 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $75,057 | 5 | $75,434 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $61,301 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $75,529 | 14 | $71,919 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $87,408 | 14 | $87,316 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $78,409 | 27 | $78,383 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $64,406 | 34 | $66,944 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $58,867 | 17 | $53,469 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $71,490 | 92 | $70,911 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44 | 59 | 103 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 47 | 62 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
Aquaculture
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
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Lineworker
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
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
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Housing and Human Environments, Other
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management
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
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
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
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
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
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Indian River State College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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