Study at Raritan Valley Community College
Raritan Valley Community College, also referred to as RVCC, is a coeducational, public, community college located in Branchburg, New Jersey, United States. It was founded in 1965 as Somerset County College. In 1987, it received its current moniker, becoming the county college for both Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. It was the first community college in New Jersey sponsored by two different counties.
Raritan Valley Community College is organized into the following academic departments:
- Business and Public Service
- Communication and Languages
- Computer Science
- English
- Health Science Education
- Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Mathematics
- Science and Engineering
- Visual and Performing Arts
The college's sports teams are called the Lions. The official mascot is a lion. RVCC students participate in baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball, and a variety of intramural and club sports.
Profile of Raritan Valley Community College
Raritan Valley Community College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in North Branch, NJ. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Raritan Valley Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
Course Topics
The most common major fields study at the school include fine arts and business and management.
Raritan Valley Community College Selectivity
All qualified applicants are admitted as Raritan Valley Community College offers open admission.
Faculty
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Raritan Valley Community College are higher than most.
Student Enrolment
The school, in 2007, had 6, 629 students (4, 266 full-time equivalent).
Raritan Valley Community College Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Liberal Arts | 173 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, English | | Business and Management | 128 | business, accounting technology, marketing, business management, accounting and related services, MIS, international business | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 94 | registered nursing | | Security and Law Enforcement | 45 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, corrections | | Education and Teaching | 42 | kindergarten/preschool teaching | | Law | 32 | legal assistant | | Fine Arts | 22 | fine arts | | Medical administration | 13 | medical records tech | | Construction Trades | 10 | lineworker | | Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer networking, computer support, web design, computer product certification | | Science | 7 | biotechnology | | Engineering | 7 | engineering science | | Medical Support and Technology | 6 | opticianry, respiratory care tech, health service and sciences | | Engineering Technician | 6 | construction engineering tech, HVAC tech, automotive tech | | Hospitality | 4 | hospitality administration | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | health and physical Education | | Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | theatre design, drama | | Design | 2 | design and applied arts | | office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
Contact: Raritan Valley Community College
Raritan Valley Community College
128 Lamington Road
North Branch, NJ 08876
General Phone: (908) 526-1200
http: //www.raritanval.edu
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