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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.
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.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Applicants to Pensacola Junior College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 10,728 students at Pensacola Junior College (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Pensacola Junior College
1000 College Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32504-8998
General Phone: (850) 484-1000
http://pjc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,024 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 281 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 165 | radiation therapist, blood bank tech specialist, dental hygienist, surgical tech, dental assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 113 | cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist, barber |
| Engineering Technician | 61 | construction engineering tech, drafting, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, automotive tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, manufacturing tech |
| Family and Social Work | 58 | child care provider |
| Business and Management | 53 | accounting technology, management information systems, accounting and related services, operations management, business management, MIS |
| Medical Administration | 44 | medical records tech, health unit coordinator, health care administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 37 | fire-fighting, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 28 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 23 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant |
| Animal Science and Care | 13 | various animal sciences courses |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer applications programming, computer services management, systems analyst |
| Office and Administration | 10 | executive secretary |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 10 | restaurant and catering management |
| Hospitality | 9 | hospitality management |
| Construction Trades | 6 | electrician, carpentry, plumbing |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 3 | landscaping |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | forest management |
| Media | 2 | photo and film tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 2 | dietitian assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | teacher education |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
Number of programs and degrees for Pensacola Junior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,530 | 37 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 267 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 173 | 16 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Pensacola Junior College had a total enrollment of 10,728 students (7,638 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,796 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,757 |
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 66 | 85 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 10 |
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 | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $61,428 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $57,018 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 11 | $48,651 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 8 | $71,245 | 8 | $64,422 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $64,121 | 31 | $57,028 |
*: 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 | 40 | $55,217 | 48 | $53,281 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $47,758 | 15 | $43,498 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $43,818 | 19 | $40,883 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $38,035 | 14 | $37,671 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $49,322 | 96 | $47,022 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 39 | 75 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 27 | 28 |
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
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
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
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint 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
Nursing, Other
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pensacola Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
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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