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Linn-Benton Community College is a two-year junior college located in Linn County, Oregon. It was founded in 1966 with the purpose of supporting the residents of Linn and Benton counties. The campus is spread across an area of more than 100 acres.
LBCC is home to several student clubs and organizations, including the Horticulture Club, the Drama Club, the Native American Student Union and the Pacific Islanders Club. LBCC's athletic teams participate in a variety of sports like baseball, basketball and volleyball. Its mascot is the Roadrunner.
Linn Benton Community College is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Albany, OR. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Linn Benton Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include media and office and administration.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Linn Benton Community College offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 5,290 students (4,077 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Linn Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
General Phone: (541) 917-4999
http://www.linnbenton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 201 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences, social services, English, speech and rhetoric, foreign language and literature |
| Medical Support and Technology | 110 | radiographer, pharmacy tech, medical assistant, clinical and medical lab science, dental assistant, veterinary assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 57 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, heavy equipment maintenance |
| Office and Administration | 54 | office management, general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 42 | early childhood education, teacher aide, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 41 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Administration | 32 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | civil engineering tech, drafting, water quality and recycling tech, computer systems tech, metallurgical tech, industrial tech |
| Production Trades | 27 | machinist, welding |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and safety, corrections |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 14 | agricultural management, agriculture |
| Media | 12 | desktop publishing and imaging, communications tech courses, journalism |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer and info science, computer applications programming |
| Business and Management | 9 | accounting technology |
| Law | 7 | legal secretary |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 7 | chef training, culinary arts services |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Animal Science and Care | 4 | animal science, equine science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Science | 3 | biological and physical sciences, biology |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 3 | applied horticulture |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Design | 1 | design and visual communication |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | family and consumer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Linn Benton Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 476 | 46 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 135 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 81 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Linn Benton Community College had a total enrollment of 5,290 students (4,077 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 95% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Washington | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Albany, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,772 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,014 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Linn Benton Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 693800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 73 | 93 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 73 | $60,588 | 93 | $59,201 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $60,588 | 93 | $59,201 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28 | 19 | 47 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Basketball | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 11 | 11 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Metallurgical Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Journalism
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Linn Benton Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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