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Coastal Bend College, also known as CBC, is a community college located in Beeville, Texas, United Sates. It was established in September 1967, with only 790 students enrolled. CBC was formerly known as Bee County College. It operates branch campuses in Kingsville, Alice, and Pleasanton, Texas. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. CBC also offers a variety of workforce education and continuing education classes. The college enrolls more than 3,000 students.
Each Coastal Bend College campus is home to several student-run clubs and organizations. These include Phi Theta Kappa, Baptist Student Union, Astronomy Club, and Art Club. The college's athletic teams are known as the Cougars, and they participate in sports such as basketball, and volleyball.
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Campus Location3800 Charco Rd Beeville, TX 78102 USA Main Tel: (361) 358-2838 Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Coastal Bend College HighlightsWhere Coastal Bend College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in family and social work, computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, medical adminstration, engineering technician, and education and teaching.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Associate | 229 | 56 | | 1-2 year certificate | 227 | 24 | | < 1 year certificate | 64 | 27 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Coastal Bend College was 3,196 in 2007 (1,877 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 | $ 3,900 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,350 | | Room and board | $ 4,070 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,400 | | Other | $ 1,725 |
Financial Aid: Coastal Bend 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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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 85 |
Housing and MealsCoastal Bend College provides on-campus housing for 178 of its 1,877 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (25 awarded) - Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (8 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (64 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (24 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Construction Trades
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
- Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (35 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (36 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (55 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Development
- Housing and Human Environments
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (3 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine/Studio Arts
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (9 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LAW (0 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (34 awarded) - Anthropology
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS (2 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (53 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA (2 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (24 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (30 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC (0 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (65 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded) - Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (0 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (6 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (9 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (18 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded) - Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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