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Pensacola Junior College

Pensacola Junior College

Pensacola Junior College, usually referred to as PJC, was established in 1948 as a public community college. It enrolls more than 30,000 students in its various courses. There are a large number of associates degrees and vocational certifications offered and the college also operates an adult high school. In addition,a special Mechanical Design & Fabrication Program has been created for the students benefit.

Pensacola Junior College’s athletic teams are called the Pirates. They wear the official colors of green and white, and participate in sports including baseball, softball, basketball and volleyball.

Some of the notable alumni of this college are former NBA basketball player Joel Anthony, Major League baseball pitcher Billy Sadler, and former member of the Florida House of Representatives Jerry L. Maygarden.

Overview of Pensacola Junior College

Students attend Pensacola Junior College in Pensacola, FL, a small city. The school is a public institution. Pensacola Junior College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.

Pensacola Junior College Selectivity

Applicants to Pensacola Junior College appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Pensacola Junior College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 10,728 students at the school (as of 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Pensacola Junior College

Pensacola Junior College
1000 College Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32504-8998
General Phone: (850) 484-1000
http://pjc.edu

Pensacola Junior College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts901liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine191registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant
Medical Support And Technology145blood bank tech specialist, dental hygienist, radiation therapist, surgical tech, dental assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant
Beauty And Cosmetology75cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist, barber
Family And Social Work62child care provider
Engineering Technician54drafting, electronics tech, construction engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, manufacturing tech, civil engineering tech, automotive tech
Security And Law Enforcement46fire-fighting, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration
Medical Administration46medical records tech, health care administration, health unit coordinator
Business And Management44business management, accounting technology, operations management, management information systems, accounting and related services, MIS
Therapy And Counseling28massage therapy, physical therapist assistant
Computer Science And Engineering21computer services management, systems analyst, computer applications programming
Photography And Commercial Art21commercial art, cinematography
Law16legal assistant
Animal Science And Care11various animal sciences courses
Office And Administration9executive secretary
Media9photo and film tech
Hospitality8hospitality management
Cooking And Culinary Arts7restaurant and catering management
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy7dietitian assistant
Education And Teaching6teacher education
Conservation And Resource Management4forest management
Landscaping And Horticulture4landscaping
Construction Trades0electrician, carpentry
Mechanics And Repair0automobile mechanics

Number of programs and degrees for Pensacola Junior College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,28837
Award of less than 1 academic year28816
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years13916
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years01

Student Body

In 2007, Pensacola Junior College had a total enrollment of 10,728 students (6,513 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White74%
Black15%
Hispanic4%
Asian4%
American Indian1%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1811%
18-1926%
20-2118%
22-2413%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-395%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Pensacola Junior College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time66 %
Part-Time50 %

Pensacola Junior College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Pensacola, 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.

Pensacola Junior College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,581
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,698
Books and supplies$ 1,100

Financial Aid:
Pensacola Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 151300)

Pensacola Junior College Faculty

Pensacola Junior College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured7286
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1130
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1112

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year4$65,2432*
Associate professorcalendar year3$50,7975$61,428
Assistant professorcalendar year1*3$55,966
Instructorcalendar year2*11$49,891
No academic rankcalendar year9$72,2859$64,971
All faculty totalcalendar year19$64,46330$57,789

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year38$57,07148$53,293
Associate professoracademic year13$48,19513$43,982
Assistant professoracademic year13$43,46922$41,406
Instructoracademic year11$38,06315$38,024
All faculty totalacademic year75$50,38798$47,052

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

Pensacola Junior College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total363975
Basketball141226
Baseball21021
All Other Sports12728

Pensacola Junior College Degree Programs (2007)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, Other

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
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Management/Forest Resources Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

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
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
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/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant

Pensacola Junior College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Pensacola Junior College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Pensacola Junior College Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Pensacola Junior College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Pensacola Junior College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Pensacola Junior College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Pensacola Junior College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%Pensacola Junior College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Pensacola Junior College Female % of student body
% students on athletic fin. aid
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Pensacola Junior College % students on athletic fin. aid
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
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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