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Schenectady County Community College was established in 1967 as a part of the State University of New York system. It is a 2-year college located in Schenectady, New York. The campus sits on 50 acres of land and houses several buildings. More than 4,000 part-time and full-time students are enrolled in this college every year.
Schenectady County Community College is well known for its programs in culinary arts and music. It also offers degrees and certificates in business administration, travel and tourism and technology, among others. The main departments of the college include:
The sports teams of SCCC are known as the Royals. The college sponsors varsity teams in basketball, bowling, crew, baseball and softball.
Students attend Schenectady County Community College in Schenectady, NY, 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, art studies, business and management, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
Applicants to Schenectady County Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 4,367 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
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
http://www.sunysccc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 89 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Business and Management | 73 | business management, accounting technology, merchandising and sales |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 67 | chef training |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 56 | criminal justice and administration, fire services administration |
| Family and Social Work | 52 | community organization, child care management, social service professions |
| Hospitality | 45 | hotel management, travel services, tourism promotion |
| Music | 28 | music performance, music |
| Law | 27 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | computer programming, computer networking, computer and info science, computer support |
| Medicine | 20 | health professions |
| Education and Teaching | 8 | teacher aide |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | substance abuse counseling |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | electronics tech, industrial tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Mechanics and Repair | 2 | avionics maintenance |
Number of programs and degrees for Schenectady County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 452 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Schenectady County Community College had a total enrollment of 4,367 students (2,818 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,262 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,292 |
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 38 | 30 |
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 | 19 | $62,391 | 13 | $56,457 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $53,442 | 8 | $49,343 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $43,343 | 5 | $43,958 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $40,172 | 3 | $39,993 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $40,983 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $54,025 | 30 | $50,321 |
*: 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
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, 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
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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 Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Schenectady County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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