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Somerset Community College

Somerset Community College

Somerset Community College is a two year college located in Somerset, Kentucky. It is a part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The college offers academic, general education and technical curricula leading to various certificates, diplomas and associates degrees.

SCC serves students on two campuses and four centers in south-central Kentucky. It also offers distance learning opportunities through televised courses, online classes and courses at off-campus sites. The college is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of them are the Anime Club, Criminal Justice Student Organization, Kappa Gamma Theta, Psychology Club and Tennis Club.

Some of the notable alumni of SCC are Tara Conner, Miss USA 2006; and Kara Couch, College Print Winner and Robert F. Kennedy College Journalism Award.

Overview of Somerset Community College

The campus of Somerset Community College is in Somerset, KY, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Somerset Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in mechanics and repair.

Somerset Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Somerset Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2007, Somerset Community College had 7,110 students enrolled (4,527 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Somerset Community College

Somerset Community College
808 Monticello Street
Somerset, KY 42501-2973
General Phone: (877) 629-9722
http://www.somerset.kctcs.edu/

Somerset Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair375diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, aircraft powerplant tech, HVAC, industrial electronics tech, computer repair
Liberal Arts285liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine207licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Medical Administration147medical secretary
Medical Support And Technology117medical lab tech, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, medical assistant
Business And Management88business management, accounting technology
Engineering Technician65engineering technology, drafting
Construction Trades58electrician, carpentry, masonry
Family And Social Work56child care provider
Security And Law Enforcement52criminal justice and administration
Production Trades49machine shop assistant, welding
Office And Administration34executive secretary
Computer Science And Engineering16computer and info science
Therapy And Counseling14physical therapist assistant
Beauty And Cosmetology14cosmetology
Education And Teaching12teacher aide
Media5communications tech

Number of programs and degrees for Somerset Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year91423
Associate's degree53619
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years14421

Student Body

In 2007, Somerset Community College had a total enrollment of 7,110 students (4,527 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White93%
Black1%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown6%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1813%
18-1917%
20-2112%
22-2410%
25-2912%
30-349%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-646%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
Kentucky100%

Somerset Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time63 %
Part-Time39 %

Somerset Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Somerset Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,760
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,280
Books and supplies$ 800

Financial Aid:
Somerset Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 199700)

Somerset Community College Faculty

Somerset Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2230
Non-tenured, but on tenure track146
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4731

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*5$73,893
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year4$70,4481*
Instructorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year8$66,9536$70,635

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year17$59,96431$58,091
Associate professoracademic year23$49,42210$46,504
Assistant professoracademic year21$41,07313$40,046
Instructoracademic year14$34,8627$38,029
All faculty totalacademic year75$46,75661$50,044

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

Somerset Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

Somerset Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Somerset Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 5%Somerset Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Somerset Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Somerset Community College Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Somerset Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Somerset Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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