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Phillips County Community College of the University of Arkansas, also known as PCCCUA, was established in the year 1965. It is a public college with three campuses: DeWitt Campus located in Arkansas County, Helena-West Helena Campus located between Helena and West Helena, and Stuttgart Campus located at Arkansas. PCCCUA offers associate degrees and technical and proficiency certificates in various fields of study. Major degrees are also offered in a wide range of subjects. The institution also provides continuing education opportunities. In addition, several classes are available through on-line programs.
PCCCUA strives to maintain an active student life. The university is home to various student-run clubs and organizations including Phi Theta Kappa honor society and the book club.
PCCUA is in Helena, AR. Helena is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. PCCUA issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include media, education and teaching, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and production trades.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 2,337 students study at PCCUA (in 2007).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Phillips Community College District is a multi-campus, two-year college serving Eastern Arkansas. The college is committed to individual, organizational and community development. It provides accessible, affordable education, training, and public services that are consistent with the goals and objectives of its students and the communities it serves. Through its numerous programs and partnerships, the College provides high quality education opportunities and supports the economic growth of Eastern Arkansas. Phillips Community College is a member of the University of Arkansas System."
More complete details are provided below.
Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas
1000 Campus Dr
Helena, AR 72342-0785
General Phone: (870) 338-6474
http://www.pccua.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 56 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, medication aide |
| Liberal Arts | 53 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 37 | computer networking, computer support, system administration, network management |
| Education And Teaching | 28 | early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 27 | child care provider, social work, foodservice management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 18 | health service and sciences, phlebotomy, opticianry, medical lab tech, radiation therapist |
| Office And Administration | 16 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Production Trades | 16 | welding |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 16 | cosmetology, make-up artist |
| Medical Administration | 14 | medical records tech, medical office management, medical secretary |
| Media | 13 | printing equipment operation, platemaker/imager |
| Business And Management | 10 | MIS, sales and marketing, banking, business management |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | industrial tech, instrumentation tech, industrial production tech, drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 1 | applied horticulture |
| Construction Trades | 1 | building inspection and management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, aircraft maintenance, industrial mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance tech, computer repair, vehicle maintenance |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | forensic science, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police |
| Hospitality | 0 | hotel management |
| Transportation | 0 | truck and bus driver |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agricultural operations, agriculture |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | dietitian assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for PCCUA in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 153 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 98 | 53 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 61 | 7 |
In 2007, PCCUA had a total enrollment of 2,337 students (1,329 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 33% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 96% |
| Mississippi | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Helena, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,030 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,170 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
PCCUA participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 110400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 54 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $45,204 | 3 | $45,876 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $45,204 | 3 | $45,876 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $38,824 | 51 | $38,861 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $38,824 | 51 | $38,861 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Make-Up Artist/Specialist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Platemaker/Imager
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medication Aide
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets PCCUA Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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