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Brazosport College, also known as BC, was established in the 1968. It is a public, four-year, coeducational college in Lake Jackson, Texas. Brazosport College’s campus occupies more than 150 acres. The college offers baccalaureate’s degree and several other programs covering diverse areas of study. The college contains following divisions:
- Division of Applied Technology
- Division of Communication & Fine Arts
- Division of Computer Technology & Office Administration
- Division of Construction Trades
- Division of Mathematics & Life Sciences
- Division of Physical Sciences & Process Technologies
- Division of Social Sciences & Business
BC’s student body is active and the campus is home to a number of registered clubs and organizations. It also runs an on-campus student newspaper named The Navigator.
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Campus Location500 College Dr
Lake Jackson, TX 77566-3199
USA
Main Tel: (979) 230-3000
Web Site The campus is in a small suburb. |
Brazosport College HighlightsWhere Brazosport College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in science and laboratory technician, office and administration, security and law enforcement, construction trades, engineering technician, and production trades.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- 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 | 179 | 20 | | < 1 year certificate | 98 | 12 | | 1-2 year certificate | 58 | 15 | | Bachelor | 8 | 1 |
Brazosport StudentsThe student enrollment at Brazosport was 3,753 in 2007 (1,955 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 | $ 1,578 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,706 | | Books and supplies | $ 910 |
Financial Aid: Brazosport 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 | | 54 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 23 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 3 |
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 (9 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (10 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (26 awarded) - Electrician
- Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (52 awarded) - Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (7 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (88 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (11 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (15 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (25 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (29 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (27 awarded) - Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (38 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
TRANSPORTATION (6 awarded) - Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
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