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Suffolk County Community College, or SCCC, is a two-year public college sponsored by SUNY and Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is comprised of four campuses. The main campus is situated in Selden and the other three are located in Brentwood, Riverhead and Sayville. The college enrolls more than 18,000 students in these campuses. SCCC confers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees as well as a variety of certificate programs. Students may also choose from more than 65 programs of study.
SCCC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NAAC). The athletic department of the college has sports teams that participate in a variety of sports such as baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, swimming, and tennis.
Suffolk County Community College is found in Selden, NY. Selden is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Suffolk County Community College.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Suffolk County Community College is known for its programs in liberal arts.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Suffolk County Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 22,092 in 2007-2008 at Suffolk County Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Suffolk County Community College
533 College Rd
Selden, NY 11784-2899
General Phone: (631) 451-4110
http://www3.sunysuffolk.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,432 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, sign language translation |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 342 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 326 | business management, accounting, accounting technology, retail, merchandising and sales, entrepreneurship |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 164 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration, criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 57 | automobile mechanics, communications install and repair, HVAC |
| Family and Social Work | 55 | child care management, community organization |
| Law | 52 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 45 | information science, computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 41 | architectural engineering tech, drafting, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 40 | recreational therapy, occupational therapist assistant, dietitian assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 36 | veterinary assistant, opticianry |
| Education and Teaching | 35 | social studies teaching, English teaching, math teaching |
| Media | 29 | communication and journalism, photo and film tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 28 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Art Studies | 20 | art studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 20 | commercial art |
| Architecture and Planning | 19 | interior architecture |
| Office and Administration | 12 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 11 | drama, theatre design |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 8 | chef training |
| Music | 6 | music performance |
| Design | 6 | design and applied arts |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 1 | applied horticulture |
| Medical Administration | 1 | medical records tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Suffolk County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2,726 | 46 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 62 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Suffolk County Community College had a total enrollment of 22,092 students (16,422 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Selden, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,166 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,332 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Suffolk County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 287800)
Suffolk County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 133 | 107 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 43 | 63 |
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 | academic year | 56 | $108,578 | 42 | $103,741 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 46 | $81,690 | 39 | $80,061 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 49 | $69,410 | 56 | $65,938 |
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $57,196 | 33 | $58,116 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 176 | $83,347 | 170 | $76,999 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Suffolk County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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