Bladen Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural area.

Overview

Bladen Community College, also referred to as BCC, is located in Dublin, North Carolina, United States. It is under the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges system. Students of BCC are offered degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs in various areas of study including criminal justice technology, computer information technology, carpentry, developmental studies, business administration, paralegal technology, welding technology, and electronics technology. Online learning and continuing education programs are also offered to the students of BCC.

BCC is home to the Student Government Association which provides students with diverse activities including social events, campus organizations, service projects, and even an athletic programs. The students of Bladen Community College publish a newsletter called "The Eagle."

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, computer science and engineering, and construction trades.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Racially diverse student body.

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.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,431 in 2009-2010 (1,254 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 44% of the student body. About 18% 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)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (4 awarded)

• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (18 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (39 awarded)

• Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (46 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (30 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (9 awarded)

• Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
• Engineering Technologies/Technicians

LIBERAL ARTS (51 awarded)

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

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (24 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded)

• Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (5 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (14 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration