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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
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Campus Location225 E las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
USA
Main Tel: (954) 201-7200
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Broward Community College HighlightsWhere Broward Community College 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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 2,679 | 44 | | < 1 year certificate | 602 | 22 | | 1-2 year certificate | 200 | 15 | | 2-4 year degree | 5 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Broward Community College was 31,730 in 2007 (17,739 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 | $ 1,675 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,809 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Broward Community College 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 | | 254 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 67 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 30 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Broward Community College AthleticsBroward Community College is in the Southern Conference for major sports. Broward Community College offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 24 male students received the aid (men were 32% of those receiving aid) and 50 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 68% of students receiving such aid) .
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (147 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (37 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (40 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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (23 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY (9 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW (45 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (2,052 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (50 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 (14 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 (62 awarded) - Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- 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 (573 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 (32 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (323 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (33 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION (31 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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