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Blue Ridge Community College

Blue Ridge Community College is located near Weyers Cave in Virginia. This college, also referred to as BRCC, was established in 1967. The college is among the 23 colleges under the Virginia Community College System. BRCC offers its students a variety of associate degrees, certificates and diplomas in study areas which include accounting, business management and health sciences. There are also distance learning and continuing education programs hosted by BRCC.

Blue Ridge Community College has a wide range of student clubs and organizations available on campus including Blue Ridge Buddies Club, the Veterinary Technology Club, the Environmental Awareness Club, Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Beta Gamma. The Campus Link blog is the vehicle for the students to express their views and campus news.

Campus Location

1 College Lane
Weyers Cave, VA 24486-0080
USA
Main Tel: (540) 234-9261
Web Site

The campus is in a rural area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts, therapy and counseling, and agricultural science and management.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate49813
< 1 year certificate501
1-2 year certificate109

Students

Student enrollment was 4,084 in 2007-2008 (2,623 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,449
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,901
Books and supplies$ 800

Financial Aid: Blue Ridge participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  1
Without tenure; tenure not available  67

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (52 awarded)

  • Accounting and Related Services
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (2 awarded)

  • Visual and Performing Arts

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (15 awarded)

  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

LIBERAL ARTS (273 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (5 awarded)

  • Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
  • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (64 awarded)

  • Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (73 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (12 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (50 awarded)

  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Blue Ridge with government-defined occupation categories.)

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