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South Arkansas Community College, Arkansas

Overview of South Arkansas Community College

South Arkansas Community College is located in a self-contained town, in El Dorado, Arkansas. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at South Arkansas Community College top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at South Arkansas Community College often study nursing and emergency medicine.

South Arkansas Community College Selectivity

The school maintains an open-admission policy.

Faculty

Students at South Arkansas Community College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

South Arkansas Community College offers classes to 1,341 students (857 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"South Arkansas Community College: Promotes excellence in service, teaching and learning; Prepares the current and future workforce; Provides lifelong educational opportunities."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting South Arkansas Community College

South Arkansas Community College
300 S West Ave
El Dorado, AR 71731-7010
http://www.southark.edu

South Arkansas Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

South Arkansas Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine68licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
Liberal Arts30general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Transportation24truck and bus driver
Mechanics And Repair24automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, industrial mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance tech, computer repair, small engine mechanics
Therapy And Counseling18physical therapist assistant
Education And Teaching17early childhood education, middle school teaching
Medical Support And Technology14radiation therapist, medical lab tech, dental assistant
Business And Management11business and related services, accounting technology, MIS, sales and marketing
Production Trades9welding, machinist, machine shop assistant
Office And Administration6administrative assistant
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy4occupational therapist assistant
Engineering Technician3environmental engineering tech
Photography And Commercial Art1commercial art
Security And Law Enforcement0criminal justice and police
Science And Laboratory Technician0chemical tech
Family And Social Work0child care provider, child care management

Number of programs and degrees for South Arkansas Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree9218
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years7213
Award of less than 1 academic year6518

Student Body

In 2005, South Arkansas Community College had a total enrollment of 1,341 students (857 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White68%
Black29%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
Other Races0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1918%
20-2115%
22-2412%
25-2913%
30-349%
35-397%
40-4911%
50-644%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arkansas93%
Louisiana7%

South Arkansas Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time42 %

South Arkansas Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of El Dorado, 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.

South Arkansas Community College Faculty

South Arkansas Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year5$44,05416$45,177
All faculty totalcalendar year5$44,05416$45,177

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year13$40,87219$43,153
All faculty totalacademic year13$40,87219$43,153

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

South Arkansas Community College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

South Arkansas Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets South Arkansas Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%South Arkansas Community College Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%South Arkansas Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%South Arkansas Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%South Arkansas Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%South Arkansas Community College % students 40 years or older
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
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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