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Virginia College Mobile is located in Mobile, AL (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Virginia College Mobile is the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Virginia College Mobile is known for its programs in law, business and management, and office and administration.
The school is an open-admission school.
Virginia College Mobile maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school had 188 enrolled students in 2007-2008. Virginia College Mobile has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia College Mobile
2970 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36606
General Phone: (251) 343-7227
http://www.vc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 57 | medical assistant, medical coding, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, orthotist/prosthetist |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Business and Management | 7 | human resources, accounting and related services |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and administration |
| Design | 0 | interior design |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia College Mobile in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 44 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 32 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Virginia College Mobile had a total enrollment of 188 students (498 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 29% |
| Black | 69% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 32% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mobile, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 125 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia College Mobile participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3010607)
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 | 2 | * | 8 | $38,125 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $38,125 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia College Mobile Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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