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Ocean County College is a coeducational college situated in Ocean County, New Jersey. It is a two-year, public community college with a main campus located in Toms River. More than 9,000 students attend OCC. Ocean County College offers undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in various disciplines.
The athletics teams of Ocean County College are nicknamed the Vikings. Soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, golf, baseball and softball are some of the sports offered at OCC.
Ocean County College is in Toms River, NJ. 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 9,351 students study at Ocean County College (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Ocean County College
College Drive
Toms River, NJ 08754-2001
General Phone: (732) 255-0326
http://www.ocean.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 669 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation |
| Business and Management | 133 | business management, business, accounting |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 127 | registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 112 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Media | 14 | communications tech courses, broadcast journalism |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | civil engineering tech, CAD and design, construction engineering tech |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | social work, child care management |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 7 | teacher aide |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Design | 2 | design and applied arts |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | exercise science |
Number of programs and degrees for Ocean County College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,063 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 36 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Ocean County College had a total enrollment of 9,351 students (7,477 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
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. 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 | $ 4,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,020 |
| 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)
Ocean County College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 47 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $92,132 | 15 | $78,108 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $70,196 | 21 | $61,477 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $54,207 | 23 | $55,744 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $54,821 | 15 | $43,538 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $66,926 | 74 | $59,430 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| Basketball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 18 | 24 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(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 3% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care 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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