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Students attend Union County College in Cranford, New Jersey, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Union County College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media.
Applicants to Union County College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Union County College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 10,976 students at the school (as of 2005). Union County College has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Union County College
1033 Springfield Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016-1599
General Phone: (908) 709-7000
Admissions Phone: (908) 709-7596
Financial Aid Phone: (908) 709-7137
http://www.ucc.edu
Union County College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 229 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, American Sign Language, language translation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 165 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 114 | business, accounting technology, business management, marketing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Media | 33 | mass communication, advertising |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 28 | radiographyer, dental hygienist, dental assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Science | 15 | biology, chemistry, biotechnology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer science, information technology |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | civil engineering tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 6 | electrolysis tech |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | occupational therapist assistant, rehabilitation |
| Medicine | 3 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Union County College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 616 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 76 | 14 |
In 2005, Union County College had a total enrollment of 10,976 students (7,224 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 27% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 25% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cranford, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (908) 709-7596
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,279 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,279 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Union County College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 264300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (908) 709-7137
Union County College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 60 | 78 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $88,829 | 27 | $84,974 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $70,881 | 48 | $66,737 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $58,043 | 18 | $50,801 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $41,072 | 16 | $40,044 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 81 | $69,537 | 109 | $64,704 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | short term | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Basketball | 0 | 15 | 15 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Electrolysis/Electrology and Electrolysis Technician
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDIA
Advertising
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Union County College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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