Baltimore City Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

Baltimore City Community College is a community college located in Baltimore, Maryland. It was established as a part of the Baltimore City Public School System in 1947. The college enrolls over 11 million credit and noncredit students annually. BCCC offers a wide variety of courses with more than 30 degrees and over 25 certificate programs.

The college operates three campuses, with the Liberty campus being the school's main campus. The college has a radio station, called WBJC, which has been operating since 1951. The campuses are home to several student clubs and organizations like Alpha Sigma Lambda, International Club, Phi Theta Kappa and the Expressions Literary Club.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in design, business and management, therapy and counseling, and science and laboratory technician.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High faculty salary.

School characteristics:

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

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 6,898 in 2009-2010 (4,771 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 44% of the student body. About 19% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

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 (98 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Business Administration and Management
• Business Administration, Management and Operations
• Business/Commerce
• Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (10 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer and Information Sciences

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

• Environmental Science

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (3 awarded)

• Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection

DESIGN (18 awarded)

• Fashion/Apparel Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded)

• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (4 awarded)

• Education
• Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

• Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (7 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (23 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management

HOSPITALITY (5 awarded)

• Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LAW (8 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (127 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (38 awarded)

• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (41 awarded)

• Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (12 awarded)

• Dietetic Technician (DTR)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (13 awarded)

• Science Technologies/Technicians

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (21 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (66 awarded)

• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
• Physical Therapist Assistant