Daytona State College

Daytona State College (DSC), formerly known as Daytona Beach Community College, is a four-year college located in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. The college is noted for its photography and nursing programs. It also offers four-year bachelor degree programs in nursing and Management Information Services.

DSC is home of the renowned Southeast Museum of Photography. It is also involved in a joint-partnership program with Volusia County and Flagler County school districts, which is known as the Advanced Technology Center.

DSC has several athletic teams that participate in sports including softball, baseball, and golf. The women's golf teams are three time NJCAA National Champions. The college campus is home to various honorary organizations, special interest groups, service groups, and social clubs. Some notable alumni are Eric Breitenbach, famed American photographer; Joyce Cusack, member of the Florida House of representatives; and Richard Gibbs, American film composer and music producer.

Campus Location

1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
USA
Main Tel: (386) 506-3000
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Daytona State College Highlights

Where Daytona State College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, engineering technician, office and administration, and security and law enforcement.
Large number of students.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Affordable tuition & fees.
High female/male ratio.
Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
High faculty salary.

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
ROTC
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	1,523	40
< 1 year certificate	917	19
1-2 year certificate	276	17
2-4 year degree	64	5
Bachelor	6	1

Students

The student enrollment at Daytona State College was 13,675 in 2007 (8,942 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
State Tuition and fees	$ 2,113
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 8,255
Books and supplies	$ 900

Financial Aid: Daytona State 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 Daytona State College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Grossmont College	El Cajon, CA	17,359
Indian River Community College	Fort Pierce, FL	14,932
Camden County College	Blackwood, NJ	14,741
St Petersburg College	Clearwater, FL	25,450
Antelope Valley College	Lancaster, CA	13,312
Schoolcraft College	Livonia, MI	12,148
Delaware Technical & Community College	Newark, DE	7,519
Yuba College	Marysville, CA	9,904
Miami Dade College	Miami, FL	54,094
Erie Community College	Buffalo, NY	13,053

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		181
Without tenure; working toward tenure		77
Without tenure; tenure not available		3

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (7 awarded)

Interior Architecture

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (78 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (68 awarded)

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

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (80 awarded)

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

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (24 awarded)

Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (8 awarded)

Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded)

Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (198 awarded)

Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (43 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (7 awarded)

Hospitality Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (4 awarded)

Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (24 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (977 awarded)

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (14 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (46 awarded)

Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (95 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (626 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (12 awarded)

Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (95 awarded)

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (15 awarded)

Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (297 awarded)

Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (46 awarded)

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant