Salem Community College is in Carneys Point, New Jersey. Carneys Point is a rural site not far from an urban area. 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 and liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Salem Community College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,251 students study at the school (in 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Salem Community College
460 Hollywood Ave
Carneys Point, NJ 08069-2799
General Phone: (856) 299-2100
Admissions Phone: (856) 351-2702
Financial Aid Phone: (856) 351-2697
http://www.salemcc.edu
Salem Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 50 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 30 | licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 12 | business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer graphics, web design, computer programming |
| Production Trades | 4 | precision production |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts studies |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | industrial production tech, electronics tech |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | computer repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Salem Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 80 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 3 |
In 2005, Salem Community College had a total enrollment of 1,251 students (817 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 13% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 78% |
| Delaware | 15% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (856) 351-2702
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,605 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,605 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Salem Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 546100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (856) 351-2697
Salem Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 9 | $51,169 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,019 | 3 | $38,669 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $53,552 | 14 | $49,639 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Basketball | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 8 | 8 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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 students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 placement 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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Liberal Arts
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