Somerset Community College

Somerset Community College was formed after the merger between Somerset Community College, Laurel Technical College and Somerset Technical College in 2002. The original Somerset Community College opened its doors in 1965 and was initially a part of the Community College System of the University of Kentucky.

Apart from its original base in Pulaski County, Kentucky, the college has 4 centers and an additional campus. SCC established its first off-campus center in London in 1992. Three more centers were established in Whitley City, Russell Springs and Albany in the coming years. SCC established a branch campus at Casey County, Kentucky in 2007. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. It also provides opportunities for distance education through televised courses and online classes.

Campus Location

808 Monticello Street
Somerset, KY 42501-2973
USA
Main Tel: (877) 629-9722
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in medical adminstration and mechanics and repair.
Large number of students.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	943	21
Associate	575	18
1-2 year certificate	206	20

Students

Student enrollment was 7,110 in 2007-2008 (3,869 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 2,904
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 9,360
Books and supplies	$ 1,000

Financial Aid: Somerset Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Somerset Community College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Ashland Community and Technical College	Ashland, KY	4,675
2	Elizabethtown Community and Technical College	Elizabethtown, KY	5,506
3	Northeast Community College	Norfolk, NE	5,149
4	Owensboro Community and Technical College	Owensboro, KY	5,435
5	Central Community College	Grand Island, NE	6,531
6	Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical	Winona, MN	2,010
7	Maysville Community and Technical College	Maysville, KY	3,630
8	Bowling Green Technical College	Bowling Green, KY	4,953
9	Big Sandy Community and Technical College	Prestonsburg, KY	4,856
10	Hazard Community and Technical College	Hazard, KY	4,457

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		48
Without tenure; working toward tenure		18
Without tenure; tenure not available		79

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (4 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (94 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded)

Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (141 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (13 awarded)

Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (72 awarded)

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (33 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS (316 awarded)

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (302 awarded)

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (19 awarded)

Communications Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (198 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (109 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (240 awarded)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (35 awarded)

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (86 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (48 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (13 awarded)

Physical Therapist Assistant