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Pensacola Junior College

Pensacola Junior College, also known as PJC, is a community college located in Pensacola, Florida, United States. It was established 1948 and was the first institute of higher learning in the town. PJC offers more than 100 majors and areas of study, along with the latest high-tech resources and many exciting opportunities for students.

The College offers associate degrees, vocational certifications, and an adult high school. It enrolls more than 25,000 students every year. PJC operates WSRE, the main PBS station in Pensacola. Their athletic teams compete in various sports. Their official mascot is a Pirate.

Many students of the college have become famous. Some notable alumni of PJC are are Jerry L. Maygarden, former member of the Florida House of Representatives; Victoria Zdrok, Playboy Playmate, writer; and Joel Anthony, former basketball player for the National Basketball Association.

Campus Location

1000 College Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32504-8998
USA
Main Tel: (850) 484-1000
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate1,53037
< 1 year certificate26716
1-2 year certificate17316
2-4 year degree 1

Students

Student enrollment was 10,728 in 2007-2008 (7,638 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)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 1,796
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,757
Books and supplies$ 1,100

Financial Aid: Pensacola Junior 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 proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pensacola Junior College:

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1Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno, NV12,166
2West Valley CollegeSaratoga, CA11,210
3Cabrillo CollegeAptos, CA15,114
4Antelope Valley CollegeLancaster, CA13,312
5Tacoma Community CollegeTacoma, WA5,811
6Clark CollegeVancouver, WA9,705
7Brevard Community CollegeCocoa, FL14,496
8Chabot CollegeHayward, CA13,229
9Cypress CollegeCypress, CA13,592
10Central Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotte, NC18,052

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  151
Without tenure; working toward tenure  46
Without tenure; tenure not available  20

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.


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Highlights

Compared to other schools:

Pensacola Junior College Highlights

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

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (13 awarded)

  • Animal Sciences

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (113 awarded)

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

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (53 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Accounting and Related Services
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Management Information Systems and Services
  • Management Information Systems
  • Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

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

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

  • Forest Management/Forest Resources Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (6 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrician
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (10 awarded)

  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

  • Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (61 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
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (58 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (9 awarded)

  • Hospitality Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (3 awarded)

  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW (15 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (1,024 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (2 awarded)

  • Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (44 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (165 awarded)

  • Blood Bank Technology Specialist
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (281 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (2 awarded)

  • Dietitian Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded)

  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (23 awarded)

  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Commercial and Advertising Art

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (37 awarded)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (28 awarded)

  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Physical Therapist Assistant

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