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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.
Skyline College can be found in San Bruno, CA (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Skyline College.
The most common majors at the school are in medicine, science and laboratory technician, and mechanics and repair.
Skyline College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Skyline College are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 8,359 students were enrolled in the school. Skyline College has a large minority student population.
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.
Skyline College
3300 College Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066-1698
General Phone: (650) 738-4100
http://skylinecollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 265 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, communications install and repair |
| Liberal Arts | 234 | liberal arts and sciences, English, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, humanities |
| Business and Management | 84 | accounting, business management, international business, retail, sales and marketing |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 54 | EMT paramedic |
| Family and Social Work | 47 | child development, family and consumer science |
| Medicine | 40 | medical preparatory |
| Medical Support and Technology | 38 | surgical tech, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 33 | biology tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 25 | criminal justice and police |
| Office and Administration | 24 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | computer networking, web design, system administration, information technology |
| Medical Administration | 21 | health and medical administrative, medical secretary |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | electromechanical tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 12 | cosmetology |
| Science | 9 | biological and physical sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Media | 3 | journalism |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and physical education |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | dance |
| Construction Trades | 0 | apparel and textiles, apparel and textile marketing |
Number of programs and degrees for Skyline College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 467 | 37 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 450 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 30 |
In 2007-2008, Skyline College had a total enrollment of 8,359 students (4,898 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 44% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 93% |
| State unknown | 7% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 794 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,526 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Skyline College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 771300)
Skyline College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 47 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 53 | $85,870 | 53 | $78,863 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $85,870 | 53 | $78,863 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
System Administration/Administrator
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
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Skyline College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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