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Salem Community College is a two-year public, co-educational college located Salem County, New Jersey, United States. The College was founded in 1958 as the Salem County Technical Institute. The main campus of the College is set across 11 acres at Carneys Point Township. Salem Community College offers associate’s degrees in arts and sciences. It also offers certificate courses and partnership programs in allied health and specialist series.
Salem Community college has an active athletics department. The College is a member of National Junior College Athletic Association and Region XIX Garden State Athletic Conference. The athletic teams at Salem Community College are nicknamed as Oaks. The Oaks participate in sports including basketball, soccer, softball, baseball, and golf. Salem Community College offers financial assistance in the form of scholarships and loans.
Salem Community College is in Carneys Point, NJ. Carneys Point is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Salem Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include fine arts, nursing and emergency medicine, and liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,303 students study at Salem Community College (in 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Salem Community College
460 Hollywood Avenue
Carneys Point, NJ 08069-2799
General Phone: (856) 299-2100
http://www.salemcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 84 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 68 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 15 | business management |
| Production Trades | 5 | precision production |
| Medical Support and Technology | 3 | respiratory care tech |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts studies, sculpture |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | industrial production tech, electronics tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer graphics |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Salem Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 144 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 41 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Salem Community College had a total enrollment of 1,303 students (928 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 91% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Delaware | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Carneys Point, 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 | $ 3,815 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,815 |
| Books and supplies | $ 975 |
Financial Aid:
Salem Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 546100)
Salem Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $73,437 | 3 | $55,717 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $49,097 | 8 | $55,720 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $56,328 | 15 | $55,091 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Basketball | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 6 | 6 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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 Salem Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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