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Somerset County Technology Institute, New Jersey

Overview of Somerset County Technology Institute

Somerset County Technology Institute is in a large suburb, in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Somerset County Technology Institute earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include engineering technician and nursing and emergency medicine.

Somerset County Technology Institute Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Somerset County Technology Institute offers open admission.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Somerset County Technology Institute, in 2005, had 593 students (353 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Somerset County Technology Institute

Somerset County Technology Institute
North Bridge St and Vogt Dr
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0350
http://www.scti.org/

Somerset County Technology Institute Programs and Degrees (2005)

Somerset County Technology Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine97nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, medication aide
Engineering Technician53drafting, HVAC tech, automotive tech, construction engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, laser/optical tech
Medical Support And Technology30dental services, medical assistant
Beauty And Cosmetology29cosmetology
Medical Adminstration21medical transcription, medical billing
Design12design and applied arts
Photography And Commercial Art8commercial art
Computer Science And Engineering6computer support
Office And Administration4general office occupations, receptionist, administrative assistant
Mechanics And Repair4diesel mechanics

Number of programs and degrees for Somerset County Technology Institute in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1199
Award of less than 1 academic year1075
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years388

Student Body

In 2005, Somerset County Technology Institute had a total enrollment of 593 students (353 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White53%
Black12%
Hispanic7%
Asian9%
American Indian0%
Other Races15%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1912%
20-2110%
22-2410%
25-2910%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-4914%
50-6410%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
New Jersey99%
Pennsylvania1%

Somerset County Technology Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time39 %
Part-Time76 %

Somerset County Technology Institute Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Somerset County Technology Institute Faculty

Somerset County Technology Institute has a tenure system for faculty.

Somerset County Technology Institute Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medication Aide
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Receptionist

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

Somerset County Technology Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Somerset County Technology Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 6%Somerset County Technology Institute Number of students
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Somerset County Technology Institute % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Somerset County Technology Institute Number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Somerset County Technology Institute % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Somerset County Technology Institute % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Somerset County Technology Institute Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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