Largest Programs Costs and Completion Time

The largest program at Somerset County Technology Center is Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training and its 2024 tuition & fees are $16,500. For reference, the average tuition for the Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training program of all trade schools in the United States is $18,035.
The next table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training $16,500 $2,350 1,550 Hours 13 Months
National Average $18,035 - 1,202 Hours 12.85 Months
Truck and Bus Driver / Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor $5,500 $410 200 Hours 2 Months
National Average $6,258 - 254 Hours 2.98 Months
Cosmetology / Cosmetologist (12 Months Program) $12,500 $1,354 1,250 Hours 12 Months
National Average $16,042 - 1,375 Hours 11.73 Months
Cosmetology / Cosmetologist (3 Months Program) $3,000 $815 300 Hours 3 Months
National Average $16,042 - 1,375 Hours 11.73 Months
Automobile / Automotive Mechanics Technology / Technician $8,500 $1,138 1,000 Hours 10 Months
National Average $16,505 - 891 Hours 12.90 Months
Autobody / Collision and Repair Technology / Technician $8,500 $1,359 1,000 Hours 10 Months
National Average $19,138 - 688 Hours 11.25 Months

2024 Average Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $16,500 at Somerset County Technology Center. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $2,350. The total cost of attendance is $49,452 when a student lives off-campus.
2024 Average Costs of Attendance
Tuition & Fees$16,500
Books & Supplies$2,350
Room & Board$15,405
Other Living Expenses$15,197
Total Cost of Attendace (COA)$49,452
1Somerset County Technology Center does not offer on-campus housing facilities.2The tuition & fees are based on out-of-state rates.

Career and Vocational Programs

Somerset County Technology Center offers 20 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted offline.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
Total Number of Career Programs
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert. 2-4 Years Cert.
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Overall Programs2216NOT OFFERED
The following tables list each career program with offered degrees. The number on each columns denotes the number of completers on the program last year. The numbers includes completers through on-campus classes and partial online classes as well as complete online classes.
Natural Resources and Conservation
Computer and Information Sciences
Personal and Culinary Services
Engineering Technology
Work and Family Studies
Construction Trades
Mechanics and Repairers
Precision Production Trades
Transportation and Materials Moving
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

Important Statistics for Prospective Students

The The students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1 an the retention rate is 88%.
Key Academics Stats
Retention Rate88%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio4 to 1
Student Population40 Students
Number of Faculties31 Faculties
Number of Staffs55 Staffs

On-Campus Student Services

Somerset County Technology Center provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services.
On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsNo
Placement services for completersNo
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionN/A

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