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Forrest Junior College is located in Anderson, South Carolina. It is a for-profit, private institute. The college was established by Mr. R.C. Carr as the Carolina School of Commerce in January 1946. The institute was purchased by Mr. Charles M. Forrest in the year 1951.The college was renamed ‘Forrest Junior College’ in March 1989; the name of the college can be abbreviated as FJC. Forrest Junior College offers degrees in the fields such as business administration, administrative office assisting, medical assisting, and criminal justice.
Forrest Junior College provides financial assistance in the form of loans and grants. Apart from this, the students can also earn scholarships from private sources like churches, clubs, fraternal groups, and societies. FJC also offers academic/career counseling to both current and prospective students.
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Campus Location601 E River Street
Anderson, SC 29624-2405
USA
Main Tel: 8642257653201
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Forrest Junior College HighlightsWhere Forrest Junior College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 22 | 3 | | < 1 year certificate | 8 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 7 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Forrest Junior College was 115 in 2007 (108 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 | $ 10,056 | | Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid: Forrest Junior College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
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 (12 awarded) - Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (3 awarded) - Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (20 awarded) - Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded) - Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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