Bainbridge College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

Bainbridge College, also referred to as BC, is located in Bainbridge, Georgia, United States. It was established in 1970. It is administered by the University System of Georgia. The first classes were held in 1973 with 217 students. Dr. Edward Mobley became the first President of the college. The college is beautifully nestled in an area of more than 170 acres in Bainbridge. The Early County Site became part of BC in July 2006 to serve Early County and the surrounding area. BC offers a wide variety of degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study.

BC has officially recognized a number of student clubs that organize several events and activities throughout the year. Some of these organizations are the Chi Alpha Club, Alpha Beta Gamma, Foreign Language Club, Science Club, Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, International Education Club, and Bainbridge Association of Nursing Students.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in business and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Racially diverse student body.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,091 in 2009-2010 (2,588 full-time equivalent).

About 38% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 62% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 47% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 51% are full-time and 49% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (119 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Retailing and Retail Operations
• Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (13 awarded)

• Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (3 awarded)

• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (4 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (10 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS (115 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (29 awarded)

• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Security System Installation, Repair, and Inspection Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (47 awarded)

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (37 awarded)

• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (156 awarded)

• 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 (27 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (6 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (13 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

TRANSPORTATION (42 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation