Linn-Benton Community College

Linn-Benton Community College is a two-year, co-educational junior college located in Linn County, Oregon. The institution was established in 1966 to serve the people of Linn and Benton counties. In 1967, the college began conducting classes.

The various instructional departments of LBCC include:

Agricultural Sciences
Animal Science
Biological Sciences
Business Management
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Systems
Diagnostic Imaging
English/Writing
Mathematics
Performing Arts
Social Science

The sports teams from LBCC participate in a number of intercollegiate sports events, including basketball, volleyball and baseball. Its teams are known as the Roadrunners.

Campus Location

6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
USA
Main Tel: (541) 917-4999
Web Site

The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area.

Linn-Benton Community College Highlights

Where Linn-Benton Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, office and administration, and media.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Large number of students.
Affordable tuition & fees.
High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available
ROTC
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	522	45
1-2 year certificate	122	19
< 1 year certificate	94	10

Students

The student enrollment at Linn-Benton Community College was 5,290 in 2007 (3,603 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 2,772
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 7,014
Books and supplies	$ 1,260

Financial Aid: Linn-Benton Community 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 Linn-Benton Community College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Ashland Community and Technical College	Ashland, KY	4,675
Central Community College	Grand Island, NE	6,531
Tri-County Technical College	Pendleton, SC	5,223
Maysville Community and Technical College	Maysville, KY	3,630
Green River Community College	Auburn, WA	6,919
West Kentucky Community and Technical College	Paducah, KY	7,090
Bluegrass Community and Technical College	Lexington, KY	11,596
Grays Harbor College	Aberdeen, WA	2,050
Bowling Green Technical College	Bowling Green, KY	4,953
Ivy Tech Community College-Southwest	Evansville, IN	4,848

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		166

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (7 awarded)

Agricultural Business and Management
Agriculture

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (3 awarded)

Animal Sciences
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (29 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (26 awarded)

Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (6 awarded)

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (1 awarded)

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (31 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (31 awarded)

Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Metallurgical Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded)

Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (8 awarded)

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LAW (3 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (226 awarded)

English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences
Technical and Business Writing

MATHEMATICS (1 awarded)

Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (19 awarded)

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

MEDIA (24 awarded)

Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
Journalism
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (36 awarded)

Health Services Administration
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (112 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (45 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (75 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (21 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (4 awarded)

Biological and Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Physics

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (19 awarded)

Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies