Somerset County Technology Center

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2023 Average Net Price

$15,988

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2015 Graduation Rate

71.4%

45 Graduates

About

Somerset County Technology Center is a higher education institution located in Somerset County, PA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Somerset County Technology Center were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (14 degrees awarded) and General Cosmetology (3 degrees).

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Somerset County Technology Center. 54.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (29 degrees), 29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Somerset County Technology Center was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 52 total borrowers.

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,988.

In 2023, 29% of undergraduate students attending Somerset County Technology Center received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$15,988

2023 Value

55.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Somerset County Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,988. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Somerset County Technology Center grew by 55.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Somerset County Technology Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

29% of undergraduate students at Somerset County Technology Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 71% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Somerset County Technology Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Somerset County Technology Center was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 52 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Somerset County Technology Center had a total enrollment of 50 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Somerset County Technology Center is 50 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Somerset County Technology Center are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Somerset County Technology Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 96% White, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 2% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Somerset County Technology Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (72.2%), followed by White Male (22.2%) and Black or African American Female (3.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Somerset County Technology Center in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50 students. The full-time enrollment at Somerset County Technology Center is 50 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Somerset County Technology Center (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Somerset County Technology Center was 86%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Somerset County Technology Center (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
48 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1 enrolled students
Black or African American
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Somerset County Technology Center is 96% White, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 2% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 3 more women than men received degrees from Somerset County Technology Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Somerset County Technology Center is white (29 degrees awarded). There were 29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Somerset County Technology Center is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (14 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (3 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Somerset County Technology Center, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (13 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (4 degrees), and Health (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Somerset County Technology Center are Registered nurses (1,465,725 people), Software developers (593,640 people), Other managers (206,608 people), Medical & health services managers (162,989 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,205 people).

The most specialized majors at Somerset County Technology Center in 2023 are Transportation (13 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (4 degrees), Health (14 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (0 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Somerset County Technology Center are Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Personal financial advisors, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Somerset County Technology Center are Transportation (13 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (4 degrees), Health (14 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (0 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Somerset County Technology Center are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,485,877 people), Outpatient care centers (238,641 people), Elementary & secondary schools (223,107 people), Offices of physicians (203,001 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (136,297 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Somerset County Technology Center.

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
14 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
3 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Somerset County Technology Center was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Somerset County Technology Center according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Somerset County Technology Center, which is 0.824 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (17).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Somerset County Technology Center by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Somerset County Technology Center in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Somerset County Technology Center in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 13 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

88%

100% Completion Time

88%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 88% of students graduating from Somerset County Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 88% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2015 at Somerset County Technology Center is Female and White (71.4% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Somerset County Technology Center is white (29 degrees awarded). There were 29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
16 degrees awarded
White Male
13 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Somerset County Technology Center is white female (16 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (13 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$427k

2023 Salaries

13.3%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Somerset County Technology Center paid a median of $427k in salaries, a 13.3% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.67% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 14% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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