Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond
Tel:
(804)745-2444
- Bryant & Stratton was founded 150 years ago to provide practical workplace education. The requirements of the workplace have continuously evolved since our founding and, as we transition from the industrial to the information age, the evolution has accelerated. Keeping abreast of these contemporary needs requires the college to continuously revise and enhance curriculum, modify outcomes, and embrace or develop new teaching and learning methodologies.
School Highlights
- Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond serves 626 students (51% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
- Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond is one of 6 community colleges within Chesterfield County, VA.
- The nearest community college to Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond is Centura College-Richmond Main (2.7 miles away).
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Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 36 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 626 students | 1,577 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 322 students | 717 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 304 students | 860 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 2% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| % Black | 64% | 22% |
| % White | 28% | 57% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.62 |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $24,300 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- For well over a century, Bryant & Stratton's fundamental mission has been to provide individuals with skills that are immediately transferable to the workplace and to help them develop in their careers. From Dr. J. C. Bryant's Business Practice "learning lab" of the 1850's to the Active Learning of today, and from early correspondence courses conducted via mail to online education and training conducted via the Internet, Bryant & Stratton has evolved into an educational institution poised for the 21st century, committed to the same principles set forth by its founders. Bryant & Stratton College's 15 degree programs provide you with cutting edge skills as well as real-world experience, giving you a decided advantage in fields with exciting futures. Through accelerated degree programs and flexible schedules, including day, evening, weekend or online courses, Bryant & Stratton College can get you into the workforce faster – a career-focused approach that has helped 90% of recent Bryant & Stratton College graduates find placement within their chosen fields. With more than 150 years of teaching experience, Bryant & Stratton offers a variety of Bachelors and Associate degrees at 15 different campus locations. Degrees offered at Richmond Campus includes Accounting, Administrative Assistant, BA - General Management, BA - Information Technology, Business, Criminal Justice, Human Resources Specialist, Information Technology, Medical Assisting and Paralegal Studies.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond is Centura College-Richmond Main (2.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Centura College-Richmond MainPrivate, for profit167 students | 2.70 Mi7914 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23235
(804)330-0111 2.70167 - ECPI UniversityPrivate, for profit11,735 students | 3.60 Mi800 Moorefield Pk Dr
Richmond, VA 23236
(804)330-5533 3.6011,735 - MedSpa Careers InstitutePrivate, for profit10 students | 3.60 Mi800 Moorefield Park Drive
Richmond, VA 23236
(804)521-0400 3.6010 - Fortis College-RichmondPrivate, for profit491 students | 8.90 Mi2000 Westmoreland Street, Suite A
Richmond, VA 23230
(804)323-1020 8.90491
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