Indian River State College

Indian River State College, or IRSC, is a state college located in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States. It was established in 1959 as Indian River Junior College. The college was renamed to Indian River Community College in 1970. On July 1, 2008, the college’s name was changed to Indian River State College by the board of trustees. The campus is spread across an area of more than 80 acres. The college also has branch campuses in Okeechobee, St. Lucie West, Stuart, and Vero Beach areas.

IRSC offers a wide variety of educational programs including technical certificates and applied technology diplomas. The college is also home to the Clark Advanced Learning Center, a technology-based high school, which began as a joint venture between the Martin County School District and IRSC.

IRSC fields various athletic teams which participate in a variety of sports. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Pioneers.

Campus Location

3209 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596
USA
Main Tel: (772) 462-4772
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, nursing and emergency medicine, and beauty and cosmetology.
Large number of students.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Large number of programs of study offered.
High female/male ratio.
High faculty salary.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

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 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	1,512	38
< 1 year certificate	1,089	31
1-2 year certificate	246	20
2-4 year degree	4	8
Bachelor		6

Students

Student enrollment was 14,932 in 2007-2008 (10,710 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,983
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 7,260
Books and supplies	$ 1,000

Financial Aid: Indian River 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 Indian River State College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Allan Hancock College	Santa Maria, CA	13,176
2	Butte College	Oroville, CA	12,228
3	San Diego Miramar College	San Diego, CA	10,650
4	East Los Angeles College	Monterey Park, CA	28,889
5	Santa Ana College	Santa Ana, CA	33,514
6	Solano Community College	Fairfield, CA	11,163
7	Santa Rosa Junior College	Santa Rosa, CA	25,626
8	Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL	13,675
9	Rio Hondo College	Whittier, CA	21,041
10	Fresno City College	Fresno, CA	21,624

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		145
Without tenure; working toward tenure		39
Without tenure; tenure not available		2

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (8 awarded)

Agriculture
Aquaculture

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (10 awarded)

Interior Architecture

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (126 awarded)

Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (207 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
Management Information Systems
Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Lineworker
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded)

Visual and Performing Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

Biology Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (77 awarded)

Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (71 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Housing and Human Environments
Human Development and Family Studies
Public Administration

HOSPITALITY (6 awarded)

Restaurant/Food Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (10 awarded)

Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (14 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (1,032 awarded)

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (8 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (33 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (107 awarded)

Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (399 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded)

Dietitian Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (21 awarded)

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (18 awarded)

Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (572 awarded)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded)

Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (96 awarded)

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation