Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 471300
- Phone: (417) 836-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
90%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
19:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,176Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Liberal Arts Degree
The liberal arts program at Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.
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Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff
901 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO
Three Rivers Community College (TRCC) main campus is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. It has in-district centers in Doniphan, Piedmont, and Van Buren, and full-service centers in Kennett, Malden, Dexter, Portageville, Sikeston, and Cape Girardeau, Missouri. TRCC also offers courses in many high schools throughout southeast Missouri, as well as courses (and entire degree options) are available online.
TRCC Mission Statement:
Learn about what drives us to be the best, and the commitments we’ve made to ensure we succeed.
Degree Types:
- Associate of Arts (AA) Degree
- Associate of Science (AS) Degree
- Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Degree
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
- One Year Certificates
- Short Term Certificates
View a complete list of Programs of Study via the school site or simply request admissions information from this page today.
Student Services include: Academic Advising, Career counseling, on-campus job opportunities, Student Life Programs, and Student Activities
The Student Service office has established relationships with most of the colleges and universities in Missouri, but as soon as a transfer school is selected, you should contact your advisor at that institution and make arrangements in attempt to ensure a seamless transition.
Tuition:
- Three Rivers District Residents: $75.00 per credit hour
- Out of District Missouri Residents: $120.00 per credit hour
- Out of State Residents: $150.00 per credit hour.
Additional fees include fees such as distance learning, equipment rental, and course fees. To apply online, simply follow the school link above and find out what TRCC can do for you.
Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 64 |
Female | 126 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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American Indian | 2 |
Black | 15 |
Hispanic | 2 |
White | 158 |
Non Resident Alien | 2 |
Unknown | 11 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Springfield, MO
- Total Employment: 90
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff may provide services like:
- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Three Rivers Community College – Poplar Bluff is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Softball
- Rodeo