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Graduates earn 2,955 degrees, certificates from Somerset Community College

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About 25.5 percent of the 2,955 degrees and certificates handed out by Somerset Community College in 2017-18 were to students in health professions and related programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

The agency's National Center for Education Statistics shows the public institution in Somerset conferred 582 certificates and 171 associate's degrees in health professions and related programs.

But the single most popular program was for a associate's degree in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies. Data shows the school gave out 314 associate's degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies, followed by 274 certificates in medical administrative/executive assistant and medical secretary and 249 certificates in general computer and information sciences.

The college enrolled 5,857 students for 2017-18, all of whom were enrolled in undergraduate programs.

Degrees awarded for 2017-18
ProgramAssociates degreesCertificates awardedTotal degrees and certificates awardedPercent of total
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary42274316
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training-206206
Medical/Clinical Assistant-5656
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse53-53
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician71926
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist24-24
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant20-20
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant-1919
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer13417
Surgical Technology/Technologist12-12
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)-44
Health Professions and Related Programs total17158275325.5
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology34183217
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician-108108
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician-9797
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician41721
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician-1111
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician-99
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians total3842546315.7
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies314-314
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities total314-31410.6
Computer and Information Sciences, General30249279
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services total302492799.4
Welding Technology/Welder-193193
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant-4848
Precision Production total-2412418.2
Business Administration and Management, General43193236
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services total431932368
Electrician-171171
Mason/Masonry-1414
Carpentry/Carpenter-88
Construction Trades total-1931936.5
Child Care Provider/Assistant2198119
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences total21981194
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other2091111
Engineering Technology, General123
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician-11
Petroleum Technology/Technician---
Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields total21941153.9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other76-76
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies total76-762.6
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration263258
Fire Science/Fire-fighting---
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services total2632582
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects92130
Graphic Communications, General-2323
Communication Technologies/Technicians and Support Services total944531.8
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General-3636
Culinary Arts/Chef Training369
Personal and Culinary Services total342451.5
Graphic Design-1010
Visual and Performing Arts total-10100.3
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor---
Transportation and Materials Moving total----

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