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The Community College of Beaver County, also referred to as CCBC, was founded in 1966. It was then located in Freedom, Pennsylvania, United States, but moved to Beaver County, Pennsylvania. This community college enrolls over 2,000 students every year. It offers a wide variety of two-year degrees and certifications programs in areas of arts and sciences, business, health and human services, technology, and public service occupations. The college is particularly well known for its nursing and aviation programs.
The college supports a number of Greek organizations such as the Alpha Eta Rho, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and Tau Pi Rho. Among the other student clubs are the Criminal Justice Club, Drama Club, Music Club, and Student Business Association. The Community College of Beaver County‘s athletics department fields sports teams that are known as the Titans. The Titans participate in basketball, volleyball, and softball.
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Campus LocationOne Campus Drive
Monaca, PA 15061-2588
USA
Main Tel: (724) 775-8561
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Community College Of Beaver County HighlightsWhere Community College Of Beaver County stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and transportation.
- 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
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 362 | 37 | | < 1 year certificate | 36 | 7 | | 1-2 year certificate | 6 | 7 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Community College Of Beaver County was 3,194 in 2007 (1,966 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 | $ 6,180 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,180 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Community College Of Beaver County 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 | | 26 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 18 | | 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 (44 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (13 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (7 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (11 awarded) - Education
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
LIBERAL ARTS (40 awarded) - Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded) - Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (10 awarded) - Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (15 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (79 awarded) - Health Aide
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (64 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
TRANSPORTATION (110 awarded) - Air Traffic Controller
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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