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Skyline College, California

Skyline College

Skyline College, a community college in San Bruno, California, was established in 1969. The college is a part of the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) and offers excellent education opportunity to students from all over the Bay Area. The campus stretches across 100 acres of land.

Skyline College offers more than 80 associate degrees and certificate programs in diverse fields of study and provides opportunities for students of all ages. Many of Skyline College's graduates take a transfer to the numerous four-year colleges and universities through the college’s guaranteed transfer programs.

Skyline College’s sports teams are known as the Trojans.

Overview of Skyline College

Skyline College can be found in San Bruno, California (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Skyline College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in family and social work and mechanics and repair.

Skyline College Selectivity

Skyline College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Skyline College are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2005, 7,947 students were enrolled in the school. Skyline College has a large minority student population.

Skyline College Tuition and Affordability

Bargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Skyline College is a comprehensive community college that provides learner-centered education in a culturally rich and socially responsible environment. The College is proud of its tradition of open access and its climate of innovation. Technology, community partnerships, and economic developmnet are hallmarks of the College. Skyline Offers an array of services and instructional programs to support students in achieving their educational goals and to prepare them for a rapidly changing world."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Skyline College

Skyline College
3300 College Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066-1698
General Phone: (650) 738-4100
Admissions Phone: (650) 738-4252
Financial Aid Phone: (650) 738-4236
http://skylinecollege.net

Skyline College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Skyline College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair256automobile mechanics
Liberal Arts197liberal arts and sciences, English, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language
Business And Management69accounting, business management, international business, sales and marketing, retail
Family And Social Work63child development, family and consumer science
Medical Support And Technology48surgical tech, respiratory care tech
Nursing And Emergency Medicine29EMT paramedic
Law24legal assistant, legal secretary
Office And Administration23administrative assistant, office management
Engineering Technician20electromechanical tech
Beauty And Cosmetology14cosmetology
Medical Adminstration14health and medical administrative, medical secretary
Computer Science And Engineering9web design, information technology, computer networking
Science9biological and physical sciences
Medicine7medical preparatory
Security And Law Enforcement7criminal justice and police
Art Studies7art studies
Construction Trades5apparel and textile marketing, apparel and textiles
Mathematics4mathematics
Therapy And Counseling3psychology
Science And Laboratory Technician2biology tech
Media2journalism
Drama And Performing Arts2dance
Music0music
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy0health and physical education

Number of programs and degrees for Skyline College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year39421
Associate's degree37036
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years5010

Student Body

In 2005, Skyline College had a total enrollment of 7,947 students (4,173 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White27%
Black4%
Hispanic18%
Asian45%
American Indian0%
Other Races5%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1920%
20-2118%
22-2417%
25-2914%
30-347%
35-396%
40-499%
50-646%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California92%
State unknown8%

Skyline College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time73 %
Part-Time35 %

Skyline College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of San Bruno, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Skyline College Faculty

Skyline College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured5049
Non-tenured, but on tenure track98
Non-tenured and not on tenure track13

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year2*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*2*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year57$70,98255$69,376
All faculty totalacademic year57$70,98255$69,376

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorshort term2*1*
All faculty totalshort term2*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Skyline College Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Apparel and Textiles, General

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Journalism

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Skyline College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Skyline College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Skyline College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Skyline College Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Skyline College Number of students
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Skyline College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Skyline College % of degrees in family and social work
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Skyline College Male % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Skyline College Number of degree programs
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Skyline College Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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