Broward College Data & Information Overview
This overview covers the essential stats on Broward College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more. Want to dig deeper into a particular stat? Just click on its tile and you'll be taked to a more in-depth page on the figure. In addition, you can use the links below to quickly jump to any section on this page.- Rankings
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- Faculty
- Retention and Graduation Rates
- Diversity
- Cost
- Student Debt
- Average Earnings
- Location
- Majors
- Online Learning
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How Well Is Broward College Ranked?
2022 Rankings
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Broward College was awarded 308 badges in the 2022 rankings. The highest ranked major at the school is airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew.
Overall Quality
According to College Factual's 2022 analysis, BC is ranked #145 out of 2,576 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 10% of all schools in the nation.
BC also holds the #3 spot on the Best Colleges in Florida ranking.
See all of the rankings for Broward College.
Is It Hard to Get Into BC?
Acceptance Rate
Returning adults and other non-traditional students may appreciate the fact that Broward College has an open admissions policy. This means that you'll only have to submit basic materials, which may include proof that you completed high school or an equivalent program.
Learn more about Broward College admissions.
Broward College Faculty
Student to Faculty Ratio
At Broward College, the student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
Percent of Full-Time Faculty
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Broward College is 26%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
Retention and Graduation Rates at Broward College
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Broward College.
Broward College Undergraduate Student Diversity
During the 2017-2018 academic year, there were 38,976 undergraduates at BC with 11,835 being full-time and 27,141 being part-time.
How Much Does Broward College Cost?
The overall average net price of BC is $12,649. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.Net Price by Income Group for BC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11,864 | $12,603 | $14,941 | $17,467 | $18,427 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.Note that the net price is typically less than the published for a school. For more information on the sticker price of BC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Student Loan Debt
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At BC, approximately 11% of students took out student loans averaging $3,439 a year. That adds up to $13,756 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at BC is 9.9%. This is about the same as the national default rate of 10.1%.
Get more details about paying for Broward College.
How Much Money Do BC Graduates Make?
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor's degree from BC make about $34,900 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. Unfortunately, this is 12% less that the average college graduate's salary of $39,802 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Broward College make the most money.
Location of Broward College
Broward College is a public institution situated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Fort Lauderdale is a great location for students who prefer city over country life.Get more details about the location of Broward College.
Contact details for BC are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 111 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Phone: | 954-201-7350 |
| Website: | www.broward.edu/ |
Broward College Majors
| Most Popular Majors | Bachelor’s Degrees | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 343 | $39,500 |
| Computer Information Systems | 102 | NA |
| Nursing | 102 | $77,400 |
| Special Education | 46 | NA |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 22 | NA |
| Air Transportation | 19 | NA |
| Information Technology | 19 | NA |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 6 | NA |
| Accounting | 0 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking | 0 | NA |
Online Learning at BC
Online courses area a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
In 2018-2019, 12,565 students took at least one online class at Broward College. This is an increase from the 12,162 students who took online classes the previous year.
| Year | Took at Least One Online Class | Took All Classes Online |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 12,565 | 5,532 |
| 2017-2018 | 12,162 | 5,162 |
| 2016-2017 | 11,328 | 4,465 |
| 2015-2016 | 11,991 | 4,697 |
| 2013-2014 | 10,659 | 3,889 |
Learn more about online learning at Broward College.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- College Scorecard
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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