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Somerset County Technology Institute

Overview of Somerset County Technology Institute

Somerset County Technology Institute is in a large suburb, in Bridgewater, NJ. 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.

Somerset County Technology Institute Selectivity

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

Student Body

The school, in 2007-2008, had 581 students (299 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Somerset County Technology Institute.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Somerset County Technology Institute

Somerset County Technology Institute
14 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0350
http://www.scti.org

Somerset County Technology Institute Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine83nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse
Engineering Technician74drafting, automotive tech, HVAC tech, construction engineering tech, laser/optical tech
Beauty and Cosmetology29cosmetology
Medical Support and Technology18dental services, medical assistant
Computer Science and Engineering13computer graphics, computer support
Design10interior design, graphic design
Production Trades10welding
Medical Administration9medical transcription, medical billing
Mechanics and Repair3diesel mechanics
Office and Administration2administrative assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Somerset County Technology Institute in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year1014
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years969
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years546

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Somerset County Technology Institute had a total enrollment of 581 students (299 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White55%
Black10%
Hispanic11%
Asian8%
American Indian0%
Unknown15%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-195%
20-2110%
22-2412%
25-299%
30-347%
35-395%
40-4917%
50-6415%
65+2%

Somerset County Technology Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time95 %
Part-Time90 %

Somerset County Technology Institute Room and Board (2007)

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 Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 7,300
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,300
Books and supplies$ 1,825

Financial Aid:
Somerset County Technology Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 546000)

Somerset County Technology Institute Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

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

DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

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Somerset County Technology Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Somerset County Technology Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Somerset County Technology Institute % students 40 years or older
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 8%Somerset County Technology Institute Number of students
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Somerset County Technology Institute % of degrees in engineering technician
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Somerset County Technology Institute Number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 16%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 services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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