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Black River Technical College, also known as BRTC, is located in Pocahontas, Arkansas, United States. It was founded in 1972 as the Black River Vocational Technical School. In its first year, the college enrolled only 38 students. It settled on its present name in 1991 and is named after the Black River. The college's main campus spreads across an area of more than 90 acres and has approximately 20 buildings. BRTC boasts an enrollment of over 1500 students per term. It offers approximately 15 associate degree programs and more than 25 certificate programs.
BRTC offers a number of scholarship programs such as the Academic Distinction Scholarships, BRTC President’s Scholarships, Eddie Mae Herron Scholarship, Mary Sallee Single Parent Scholarship, Henry Culver Music Scholarship, BRTC Foundation Scholarships, and many more.
BRTC encourages the development of a wide variety of interest clubs and professional organizations. The college is also home to Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society.
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Campus Location1410 Hwy 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
USA
Main Tel: (870) 248-4000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Black River Technical College HighlightsWhere Black River Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, nutrition and exercise therapy, and office and administration.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 193 | 15 | | 1-2 year certificate | 133 | 17 | | < 1 year certificate | 93 | 8 |
Black River StudentsThe student enrollment at Black River was 1,933 in 2007 (1,465 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,656 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,344 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,020 |
Financial Aid: Black River 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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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 61 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Management Information Systems and Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS (86 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (65 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (43 awarded) - Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (125 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Health Aide
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (12 awarded) - Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Dietitian Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (39 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES (13 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (26 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Forensic Science and Technology
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