Pensacola Junior College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Until July 2010 Pensacola State College was known as Pensacola Junior College. The college is located in Pensacola, Florida, United States. It was established 1948 and was the first institute of higher learning in the town. Pensacola 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 bachelor and associate degrees, vocational certifications, and an adult high school. It enrolls more than 25,000 students every year. Pensacola operates WSRE, the main PBS station in Pensacola. Their athletic teams compete in various sports. Their official mascot is a Pirate.

Some notable alumni of the school 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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High female/male ratio.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Pensacola Junior College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 80% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 10,665 in 2009-2010 (7,825 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 64% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (0 awarded)

• Animal Sciences

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (92 awarded)

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

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (32 awarded)

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

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (13 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 (15 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (9 awarded)

• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded)

• Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (73 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 (45 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

HOSPITALITY (12 awarded)

• Hospitality Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (7 awarded)

• Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW (9 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (1,051 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (2 awarded)

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

MEDIA (8 awarded)

• Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (51 awarded)

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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (127 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 (392 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded)

• Dietitian Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (22 awarded)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (33 awarded)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (53 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
• Physical Therapist Assistant