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Somerset County Technology Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 4 to 1
Students retention rate 92%
On-time graduation rate 84%

Located in Somerset, Pennsylvania, Somerset County Technology Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Somerset County Technology Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Somerset County Technology Center is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 4-to-1, Somerset County Technology Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Somerset County Technology Center boasts an impressive student retention rate of 92% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Secondary Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Somerset County Technology Center are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other, Mason/Masonry, Carpentry/Carpenter. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other

Program Length 10 months
Tuition and Fees $8,050
Books and Supplies $1,297
Total Cost $9,347

Mason/Masonry

Program Length 10 months
Tuition and Fees $8,050
Books and Supplies $719
Total Cost $8,769

Carpentry/Carpenter

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Somerset County Technology Center was $10,429. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Somerset County Technology Center net price calculator

$10,429

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Somerset County Technology Center for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $10,429 $276 (3%) $8,395 $15,484
2021 $10,153 $648 (7%) $10,579 $11,643 $12,229
2020 $9,505 $83 $8,491 $9,354 $11,481
2019 $9,588 $779 (9%) $9,116 $11,811
2018 $8,809 $2,011 (19%) $7,681 $10,501
2017 $10,820 $2,578 (31%) $8,788 $11,972 $12,173
2016 $8,242 $931 (13%) $6,720 $10,475 $11,103 $8,605
2015 $7,311 $199 (3%) $6,788 $11,000 $12,250 $12,250
2014 $7,510 -- $8,125 $9,817 $12,250

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Somerset County Technology Center during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Somerset County Technology Center received on average $10,005 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,005
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 16 100% $4,183 $66,931
Other Federal Grant 16 100% $6,527 $104,431
State Grant/Scholarships 9 56% $6,183 $55,647
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 16 100% $10,005 $160,078

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 100% of freshman students at Somerset County Technology Center received $8,000 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,000
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 16 100% $8,000 $128,000
Private Loans 1 6% $6,100 $6,100
Total Loans 16 100% $8,381 $134,100

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Somerset County Technology Center sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 22

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

No graduate

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

No graduate

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

No graduate

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

No graduate

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Institutional Food Workers

No graduate

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 6

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 1

Mason/Masonry

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Carpentry/Carpenter

No graduate

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

No graduate

Natural Resources and Conservation

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Forest Technology/Technician

No graduate

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

No graduate

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

No graduate

Family and Consumer Sciences

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Child Care and Support Services Management

No graduate

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

No graduate

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

No graduate

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 0

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

No graduate

Welding Technology/Welder

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 32 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 27 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 27 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

84.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 32 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students dropped out of the school.

15.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Somerset County Technology Center is greatly skewed towards women students, with 83.9% of undergraduate students being women and 16.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 62, with 52 women and 10 men.

  • men 16.1% 10 students
  • women 83.9% 52 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 26% 16 students
  • 25-29 15% 9 students
  • 30-34 15% 9 students
  • 20-21 13% 8 students
  • 18-19 10% 6 students
  • 35-39 10% 6 students
  • 40-49 10% 6 students
  • 50-64 3% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Somerset County Technology Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Somerset County Technology Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education