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Ocean County College is in Toms River, New Jersey. Toms River is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Ocean County College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Ocean County College include liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Ocean County College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 8,449 students study at Ocean County College (in 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Ocean County College
College Drive
Toms River, NJ 08754-2001
General Phone: (732) 255-0326
Admissions Phone: (732) 255-0304
Financial Aid Phone: (732) 255-0310
http://www.ocean.edu/
Ocean County College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 536 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 122 | business management, business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 117 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 40 | criminal justice and police |
| Media | 18 | communications tech courses, journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | civil engineering tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 5 | histologic tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | social work |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Ocean County College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 877 | 16 |
In 2005, Ocean County College had a total enrollment of 8,449 students (5,509 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Toms River, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (732) 255-0304
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,672 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,616 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Ocean County College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 262400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (732) 255-0310
Ocean County College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 42 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $93,890 | 17 | $77,134 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $63,680 | 17 | $57,056 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $57,138 | 23 | $51,001 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $45,909 | 5 | $39,856 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $69,438 | 62 | $58,928 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Basketball | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 5 | 10 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Journalism
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Histologic Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ocean County College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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Liberal Arts
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