Broward College

Broward College was established in the year 1959 as the Broward Community College. The college has three campuses and a number of educational centers throughout Broward County. The main campus encompasses more than 150 acres of land in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Broward College offers more than 100 academic programs in various fields of study including applied math/ math science, business administration, chemical engineering, coastal and oceanic engineering, engineering science, forensic science, and real estate.

Some of the notable alumni of Broward College are Dr. Parris N. Glendening, the former governor of Maryland; Jim Naugle, the current mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Nancy Valen, the American actress; and Emmy award winning reporter Johnathan Walton

Campus Location

225 E las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
USA
Main Tel: (954) 201-7400
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Highlights

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

Many students concentrating in liberal arts, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.
Large number of students.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Large number of programs of study offered.
High female/male ratio.
Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	4,715	44
< 1 year certificate	768	22
1-2 year certificate	392	16
2-4 year degree	12	1

Students

Student enrollment was 31,730 in 2007-2008 (22,537 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)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,868
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 6,486
Books and supplies	$ 1,200

Financial Aid: Broward College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Broward College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Palm Beach Community College	Lake Worth, FL	22,881
2	Miami Dade College	Miami, FL	54,094
3	Hillsborough Community College	Tampa, FL	22,621
4	Colin College	Plano, TX	20,143
5	Diablo Valley College	Pleasant Hill, CA	19,768
6	St Petersburg College	Clearwater, FL	25,450
7	Orange Coast College	Costa Mesa, CA	24,424
8	Valencia Community College	Orlando, FL	32,870
9	Wayne County Community College District	Detroit, MI	20,504
10	Santa Fe College	Gainesville, FL	14,824

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		259
Without tenure; working toward tenure		47
Without tenure; tenure not available		46

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

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

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (185 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services
Business Administration and Management
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services
Marketing/Marketing Management
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (46 awarded)

Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (90 awarded)

Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (35 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration

HOSPITALITY (72 awarded)

Hospitality Administration/Management
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LAW (69 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (3,550 awarded)

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (64 awarded)

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (186 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (1,021 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (46 awarded)

Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (406 awarded)

Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (54 awarded)

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (32 awarded)

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations