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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.
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.
The school is known for its programs in mechanics and repair.
Its open admissions system makes Somerset Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Somerset Community College had 7,110 students enrolled (3,869 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Somerset Community College
808 Monticello Street
Somerset, KY 42501-2973
General Phone: (877) 629-9722
http://www.somerset.kctcs.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 316 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Mechanics and Repair | 302 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 240 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Administration | 198 | medical secretary |
| Construction Trades | 141 | electrician, carpentry |
| Medical Support and Technology | 109 | medical lab tech, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, surgical tech |
| Business and Management | 94 | business management, accounting technology |
| Production Trades | 86 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Engineering Technician | 72 | engineering technology, drafting |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 48 | criminal justice and administration |
| Office and Administration | 35 | executive secretary |
| Family and Social Work | 33 | child care provider |
| Media | 19 | communications tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | physical therapist assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | teacher aide |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 4 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Somerset Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 943 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 575 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 206 | 20 |
In 2007-2008, Somerset Community College had a total enrollment of 7,110 students (3,869 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,904 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Somerset Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 199700)
Somerset Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 46 | 33 |
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 | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $73,893 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $67,123 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $41,220 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $65,382 | 9 | $60,830 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $62,270 | 31 | $57,498 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $49,158 | 10 | $46,308 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $40,239 | 9 | $38,777 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $34,971 | 8 | $36,080 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $47,505 | 58 | $49,710 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Somerset Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
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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