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Raritan Valley Community College is in a large suburb, in Somerville, New Jersey. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Raritan Valley Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include fine arts and business and management.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Raritan Valley Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Raritan Valley Community College are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 6,251 students (3,809 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Raritan Valley Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Raritan Valley Community College
Route 28 and Lamington Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
General Phone: (908) 526-1200
Admissions Phone: (908) 218-8864
http://www.raritanval.edu
Raritan Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 197 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, English |
| Business And Management | 136 | business, business management, MIS, accounting technology, accounting and related services, marketing, international business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 75 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 36 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Law | 35 | legal assistant |
| Fine Arts | 26 | fine arts |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer support, computer networking, web design |
| Medical Adminstration | 11 | medical records tech |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | construction engineering tech, HVAC tech, electronics tech, automotive tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 9 | opticianry, respiratory care tech |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | health and physical education |
| Design | 3 | design and applied arts |
| Construction Trades | 3 | lineworker |
| Hospitality | 2 | hospitality administration |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | diesel mechanics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Raritan Valley Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 507 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 83 | 12 |
In 2005, Raritan Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 6,251 students (3,809 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Somerville, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (908) 218-8864
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Raritan Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 773100)
Raritan Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 8 |
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 | 13 | $86,377 | 14 | $77,376 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $69,671 | 8 | $67,502 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $57,948 | 14 | $52,044 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $46,495 | 25 | $44,620 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $66,618 | 63 | $56,714 |
*: 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
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Raritan Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling 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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