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Berkshire Community College is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1960 and was the first community school established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The college has a branch campus in Great Barrington.
The school is beautifully nestled in an area of 180 acres. At present, Berkshire Community College offers over 45 certificate programs and associate degrees, as well as numerous educational opportunities to its students.
The college has an active student life and hosts numerous clubs and organizations. Some of them are the Environmental Conservation Club, Diversity Club, G.I.R.O. (Global Issues Resource Organization), and Physical Therapy Assistant. Berkshire Community College's student body is diverse and has more than 2,400 students, representing more than 20 countries.
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Campus Location1350 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201-5786
USA
Main Tel: (413) 499-4660
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Berkshire Community College HighlightsWhere Berkshire Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering, conservation and resource management, therapy and counseling, and art studies.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 193 | 16 | | 2-4 year degree | 52 | 1 | | < 1 year certificate | 45 | 10 | | 1-2 year certificate | 10 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Berkshire Community College was 2,267 in 2007 (1,373 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,060 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,676 | | Books and supplies | $ 810 |
Financial Aid: Berkshire Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 41 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 11 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 1 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (8 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (40 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (2 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (20 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (6 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (10 awarded) - Community Organization and Advocacy
HOSPITALITY (3 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (67 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (1 awarded) - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE (5 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (62 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (2 awarded) - Health and Physical Education/Fitness
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (22 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (28 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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