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.
The most common major fields study at the school include engineering technician and nursing and emergency medicine.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Somerset County Technology Institute offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
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.
Somerset County Technology Institute
North Bridge St and Vogt Dr
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0350
http://www.scti.org/
Somerset County Technology Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 97 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, medication aide |
| Engineering Technician | 53 | drafting, HVAC tech, automotive tech, construction engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, laser/optical tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 30 | dental services, medical assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 29 | cosmetology |
| Medical Adminstration | 21 | medical transcription, medical billing |
| Design | 12 | design and applied arts |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer support |
| Office And Administration | 4 | general office occupations, receptionist, administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 4 | diesel mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Somerset County Technology Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 119 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 107 | 5 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 38 | 8 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 99% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 39 % |
| Part-Time | 76 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Somerset County Technology Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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