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Camden County College is an accredited, co-educational, 2-year, public community college which was established in 1967. It is suituated on 320 acres of land in Camden County in New Jersey. Camden County College enrolls over 20,000 credit students and more than a 1000 non-credit students every year.
The Camden County College offers degree and certificate programs in arts, science, and applied science. Technical fields like automotive technology and mechanical engineering, liberal arts and sciences like English and chemistry, and other subjects like nursing and medical coding are taught in this university.
Camden County College’s sports teams go by the name of the Cougars, and the athletic department comprises basketball, volleyball, soccer and softball teams.
The main campus of Camden County College is in Blackwood, NJ (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Camden County College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching and security and law enforcement.
Camden County College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Camden County College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 14,741 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Camden County College
College Drive
Blackwood, NJ 08012
General Phone: (856) 227-7200
http://www.camdencc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 595 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 203 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Education and Teaching | 179 | teacher ed, teacher aide |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 121 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, fire-fighting, forensic science, fire services administration, corrections and criminal justice |
| Medical Support and Technology | 93 | dental assistant, veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, surgical tech, health service and sciences, medical lab tech, opticianry, respiratory care tech |
| Business and Management | 39 | business management, accounting technology, MIS, marketing, accounting and related services, banking |
| Engineering Technician | 36 | automotive tech, drafting, electronics tech, laser/optical tech, engineering technician, industrial production tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Media | 34 | desktop publishing and imaging, recording arts tech |
| Family and Social Work | 33 | social work |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 29 | dietetic technician, health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | substance abuse counseling, massage therapy |
| Law | 18 | legal assistant |
| Medical Administration | 15 | medical records admin, medical records tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer and info science, web design, computer support |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering science |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 4 | biology tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 4 | automobile mechanics |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | cinematography |
| Hospitality | 1 | hotel management |
| Design | 1 | design and applied arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Camden County College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,317 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 142 | 24 |
In 2007-2008, Camden County College had a total enrollment of 14,741 students (10,386 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 98% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Blackwood, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,270 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,270 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Camden County College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 686500)
Camden County College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 50 | 57 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $71,110 | 4 | $56,398 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $71,110 | 4 | $56,398 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $104,523 | 8 | $73,212 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $80,748 | 12 | $76,215 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $62,047 | 46 | $55,059 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $45,546 | 3 | $46,009 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $72,957 | 69 | $60,450 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Camden County College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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