St. Johns River Community College is a two-year Associates degree and vocational technical school located in Northeast Florida. It was established in 1958. The college operates fours campuses in Florida. SJRCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
SJRCC’s athletics department sponsors many men’s and women’s sports teams, which are nicknamed the Vikings. They participate in several sports like baseball, basketball, volleyball and softball. Since 1965, the college has been a charter member of the Florida Community College Activities Association. SJRCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association as it participates in Region VIII.
Saint Johns River Community College can be found in Palatka, FL (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Saint Johns River Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in drama and performing arts, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
Saint Johns River Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 5,111 students were enrolled in Saint Johns River Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Johns River Community College
5001 Saint Johns Ave
Palatka, FL 32177
General Phone: (386) 312-4200
http://www.sjrcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 404 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 164 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, various nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 107 | criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, security and protective services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 46 | blood bank tech specialist, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech |
| Business and Management | 45 | business management, entrepreneurship, accounting technology, finance, management information systems, accounting and related services, marketing, operations management, ... |
| Construction Trades | 22 | electrician, pipefitting, carpentry, masonry |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 16 | various performing arts |
| Medical Administration | 13 | medical records tech, health care facilities management, health care administration |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 12 | commercial art |
| Office and Administration | 7 | executive secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | computer systems tech, architectural engineering tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | systems analyst, computer applications programming, computer services management |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 2 | chemical tech |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Johns River Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 619 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 194 | 19 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 22 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Johns River Community College had a total enrollment of 5,111 students (3,934 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Palatka, 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 | $ 2,187 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,351 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,142 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Johns River Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 152300)
Saint Johns River Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 10 | $65,086 | 11 | $54,655 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $52,895 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $62,045 | 17 | $54,034 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 41 | $52,787 | 38 | $50,555 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $52,436 | 38 | $50,555 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 26 | 50 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Basketball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 26 | 27 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Johns River Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
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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