PCCUA is in Helena, Arkansas. 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 education and teaching, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 2,387 students study at the school (in 2005).
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
PCCUA awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 70 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 45 | early childhood education, middle school teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | computer networking, computer support, system administration, network management |
| Family And Social Work | 42 | child care provider, social work, foodservice management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Adminstration | 23 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Business And Management | 22 | MIS, sales and marketing, banking |
| Office And Administration | 21 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 15 | cosmetology, make-up artist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 14 | industrial mechanics, HVAC, computer repair, industrial electronics tech, heavy equipment maintenance tech, vehicle maintenance |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | industrial tech, industrial production tech, drafting |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 7 | medical lab tech, phlebotomy |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | applied horticulture |
| Media | 2 | printing equipment operation, platemaker/imager |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | forensic science, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police |
| Transportation | 0 | truck and bus driver |
| Construction Trades | 0 | building inspection and management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agriculture |
Number of programs and degrees for PCCUA in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 176 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 130 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 49 | 17 |
In 2005, PCCUA had a total enrollment of 2,387 students (1,430 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 98% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
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)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $44,872 | 7 | $48,704 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $44,872 | 7 | $48,704 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $36,688 | 45 | $39,131 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $36,688 | 45 | $39,131 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Make-Up Artist/Specialist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Banking and Financial Support Services
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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)
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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