Big Bend Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Big Bend Community College, also referred to as BBCC, is located in Moses Lake, Washington, United States. It was founded in 1961, and the first regular classes were held in 1962 in Moses Lake High School. The college moved to its present location in 1966. The college is beautifully nestled in an area of more than 155 acres. BCC is divided into numerous academic units and offers an array of degrees and certificate programs.

BBCC has many student clubs and organizations including the American Welding Society, Soccer Club, Student Nursing Organization, Latter Day Saints Club, Native American Club, Aviation Club, Computer Science Club, and Phi Theta Kappa.

BBCC is a member of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community College (NWAACC). Their sports teams are known as the Vikings. The teams compete in various sports such as baseball, softball, volleyball, and basketball.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and transportation.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

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

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Distance learning is available.
• 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 1,882 in 2009-2010 (1,569 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 59% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Big Bend Community College provides on-campus housing for 180 of its 1,569 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

• Agricultural Production Operations

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (17 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (2 awarded)

• Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS (213 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (30 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded)

• Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (16 awarded)

• Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (109 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded)

• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (14 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

TRANSPORTATION (51 awarded)

• Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation