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Students attend Schenectady County Community College in Schenectady, New York, a small city. The school is a public institution. Schenectady County Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality, music, drama and performing arts, security and law enforcement, and cooking and culinary arts.
Applicants to Schenectady County Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 4,755 students at the school (as of 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Schenectady County Community College is to provide quality, comprehensive higher education to meet the career, transfer, training, cultural and lifelong learning needs of the individual, the community, and the workforce. The College is committed to making education accessible and affordable to a population with diverse backgrounds, needs and aspirations."
More complete details are provided below.
Schenectady County Community College
78 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12305
General Phone: (518) 381-1200
Admissions Phone: (518) 381-1366
Financial Aid Phone: (518) 381-1352
http://WWW.SUNYSCCC.EDU
Schenectady County Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 84 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Business And Management | 82 | business management, accounting technology, business and related services |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 62 | chef training |
| Hospitality | 52 | hotel management, travel services, tourism promotion |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 51 | criminal justice and administration, fire services administration, fire-fighting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 35 | computer programming, computer and info science, computer networking, computer support |
| Family And Social Work | 33 | community organization, child care management |
| Law | 29 | legal assistant |
| Music | 23 | music performance, music |
| Mechanics And Repair | 9 | avionics maintenance |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | substance abuse counseling |
| Medicine | 4 | health professions |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | teacher aide |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | electronics tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Schenectady County Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 439 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 47 | 12 |
In 2005, Schenectady County Community College had a total enrollment of 4,755 students (2,995 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 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 York | 99% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Schenectady, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (518) 381-1366
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,868 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,618 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Schenectady County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 678500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (518) 381-1352
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 | 16 | $58,124 | 12 | $49,524 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $45,333 | 7 | $43,684 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $38,224 | 8 | $40,100 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $32,060 | 4 | $36,881 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $37,974 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $47,122 | 33 | $43,754 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism Promotion Operations
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Schenectady County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission 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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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