Ocean County College, Toms River

What Ocean County College, Toms River does

Ocean County College is a public community college based in Toms River, New Jersey, serving the county and surrounding region through a main campus and an OCC Manahawkin satellite. Founded in 1964 (with sources also referencing 1966 as the founding date), the institution operates four academic schools — Nursing & Health Sciences, Business & Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Science, Technology, Engineering & Math — delivering associate degrees (A.A., A.S., A.A.S.), certificates, and concentrations spanning roughly 67 program areas. Course delivery is multi-modal, combining on-ground instruction with fully online, hybrid, and HyFlex courses routed through the Canvas learning management system.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, with 2025-2026 in-county rates of $206 per credit rising to $216 effective Fall, plus $202 out-of-county and $275 out-of-state pricing and a $30 enrollment-fee installment plan. Supplemental income streams include Workforce & Professional Education fast-track certifications (Pharmacy Tech, Dental Assisting, Cybersecurity, Veterinary Assistant, and others), the OCC Foundation for scholarships and emergency relief, the Honors by Contract program, and continuing-education offerings. Non-tuition funding is drawn from county taxes, state aid, and federal/state grants administered through partners such as the NJ Department of Labor and the Ocean County Department of Human Services.

The college serves distinct customer segments — recent high-school graduates, adult learners and displaced workers (through the Ocean County Achievement Center, ESL, and GED programs), early-college high-school students, visiting and non-degree students, and military veterans via the Veteran & Military Resource Center. Centralized support is delivered through The Hub one-stop center using the Ocean Connect student portal, while transfer pathways run through Kean Ocean, NJ Transfer, and additional four-year institutions. The most significant near-term strategic initiative is the Fall 2026 launch of the Pathways framework, which reorganizes all degree and certificate programs into nine areas of study under President Pamela Monaco.

Name

Ocean County College, Toms River

Legal name

Ocean County College

Website

https://ocean.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ocean County College is a public community college in Toms River, New Jersey, delivering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training across nursing, business, arts, humanities, and STEM via on-campus, hybrid, and online modalities. It serves recent high-school graduates, adult learners, veterans, and visiting students county-wide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training
• Nursing education
• Adult education

Headquarters

HQ city

Toms River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education. Revenue generated from per-credit tuition charges for county residents, out-of-county residents, and out-of-state students, plus additional course fees
2. Donations and Foundation: OCC Foundation accepts donations for various designations including scholarships, emergency relief funds, program-specific campaigns, and general operations
3. Workforce and Professional Education: Fast-track career training programs and professional education courses generating revenue through course fees for certifications in healthcare, business, technology, and trades
4. Honors by Contract Program: Honors by Contract courses allow eligible students to work individually with faculty members, with opportunities to win monetary awards and scholarships upon completion

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ocean County College is a public community college offering associate degrees (A.A., A.S., A.A.S.), academic certificates, workforce and professional training, and adult education programs across four academic schools (Nursing and Health Sciences, Business and Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and STEM). Instruction is delivered on campus in Toms River and Manahawkin, online, and via hybrid/HyFlex modalities, with credit-bearing courses priced per credit and continuing education priced per course.

Product overview

Ocean County College is a community college in Toms River, New Jersey offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs through four main schools: School of Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Business & Social Sciences, School of Arts & Humanities, and School of STEM. The institution delivers education through on-campus, hybrid, and fully online modalities using the Canvas learning management system. Student services are centralized through The Hub one-stop center, supplemented by dedicated advising, career services, and transfer support. Workforce & Professional Education provides career training and continuing education, while the Ocean County Achievement Center offers adult education including ESL and GED preparation. The institution serves approximately 67+ programs including associate degrees (A.A., A.S., A.A.S.) and certificates across business, health sciences, arts, humanities, STEM fields, and career technical education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School of Nursing and Health Sciences Offers Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Nursing, Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees in Environmental Health, Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Pre-AT. Programs include traditional and career mobility nursing pathways, NCLEX-RN preparation, and clinical partnerships with local healthcare facilities. Accredited by ACEN and the NJ Board of Nursing.
• School of Business & Social Sciences Offers 27 programs including A.S. degrees in Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing, Sports Management, Supply Chain Management, Health Administration, Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Sociology and Anthropology, Forensic Psychology, and Paralegal Studies, along with certificate and proficiency programs.
• School of Arts & Humanities Offers 15 programs including A.A. degrees in English, Fine Arts, History, Music, Music Education, Philosophy and Religion, History Education; A.S. in Communication Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Design, Media Production; A.A.S. in American Sign Language-English Interpreting; and Video Production Certificate. Includes clubs for Improv/Theater, Literature, and Photography.
• School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Offers 19 programs including A.S. degrees in Biochemistry, Biology, Biology for Pre-Health Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Civil Engineering, Biology Education; A.A.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Technology; and certificates in Cybersecurity, Industrial Hygiene, and Information Technology.
• Workforce and Professional Education (WPE) Career advancement and workforce development programs offering fast-track courses (3-6 months) in healthcare (Pharmacy Tech, Dental Assisting, Veterinary Assistant), business, technology, and specialized career training, preparing students for state and national certification exams. Includes custom corporate training and H. Hovnanian Foundation grant funding for healthcare courses.
• E-Learning (Online Learning) Distance learning platform offering 100% online courses (DL), hybrid options, HyFlex classes, and video-connected instruction through Canvas LMS. Ranked among top Online NJ Community Colleges. Includes 24/7 tutoring, online library access, and at-home proctoring through Honorlock.
• Ocean County Achievement Center (ESL and Adult Education) Free comprehensive services for out-of-school young adults and adults including ESL classes (6 levels), high school diploma/GED preparation, civics education, workforce preparation, digital literacy, and career exploration. Programs include Work Readiness Assistance Program (WRAP) and Adult Education Civics and Workforce Preparation. Partnership with Ocean County PIC, Georgian Court University, and Goodwill's Helms Academy.
• Honors by Contract Academic program allowing eligible students (GPA 2.5+) to work individually with faculty on higher-level educational activities in regular courses. Students completing 4 Honors courses with 3.5+ GPA graduate as Honors Students with designation on transcript, diploma, and commencement program. Includes monetary awards and scholarship eligibility.
• The Hub (One-Stop Student Service Center) One-stop student service center for enrollment, financial aid, registration, academic advising appointments, tuition payment, student ID cards, and general student support, located in Student Enrollment Building #9.
• Career Services Career guidance services including Handshake employment platform, resume building, interview preparation, job placement assistance, internships, and career coaching to match personality, interests, and skills to career paths.
• Academic Advising and Transfer Services Assists students with degree requirements, academic planning, and transfer preparation. Services include walk-in advising, remote appointments via WebEx, email support, transfer partnerships with four-year institutions, NJ Transfer guidance, and transfer scholarships. Features NJ STARS program.
• Veteran and Military Resource Center (VMRC) Dedicated resources and support for military veterans including military benefits assistance and transition support from military to student life.
• Pathways Academic Framework Redesigned academic framework implementing the Pathways model across all degree and certificate programs, providing structured exploration, curriculum maps, and dedicated advising support through nine areas of study.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of students would recommend OCC to a friend or family member
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Kean OceancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint admission and transfer partnership allowing students to seamlessly transfer credits toward a bachelor's degree. Provides combined academic planning between OCC and Kean University.
• Ocean County PIC, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership hosting the Ocean County Achievement Center on OCC's campus to provide free comprehensive services to out-of-school young adults and adults including educational programs and career training.
• Georgian Court UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Ocean County Achievement Center collaborative, providing academic and educational support services to adult learners in Ocean County.
• Goodwill's Helms AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Ocean County Achievement Center providing workforce development and employment services alongside OCC's educational programming.
• NJ TransfercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide transfer partnership enabling students to plan course transfers between New Jersey institutions using the NJ Transfer system for smooth transitions to four-year colleges.
• Local Clinical PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare facilities providing clinical experience sites for nursing students in the Registered Nurse Program. Partners offer outstanding state-of-the-art clinical settings supervised by OCC faculty.
• Multiple Four-Year InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer partnerships with many institutions enabling students to seamlessly transfer credits. OCC has agreements with multiple universities for smooth credit articulation.
• Ocean County Department of Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant provider for the Work Readiness Assistance Program (WRAP) serving out-of-school young adults ages 16-24 in Ocean County.
• New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding source for Adult Education, Civics, and Workforce Preparation Program including Consolidated Adult Basic Skills (Title II) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Programs.
• New Jersey Department of Education Office of the Secretary of Higher EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding provider for the Adult Transition Center (ATC) at Ocean County College through the County College-Based Center for Adult Transition Grant.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Middlesex College: New Jersey community college with similar program offerings across nursing, business, STEM, and arts. Comparable on tuition structure, transfer partnerships, and online learning investments.
• Northern Virginia Community College: One of the largest community college systems in the US, comparable to OCC on broad program portfolio, multiple campuses, online learning, and transfer partnerships with four-year institutions.
• Rowan College of South Jersey: New Jersey community college formed by merger, offering similar associate degrees, transfer pathways (notably to Rowan University), and workforce credentials. Comparable scale and program breadth.
• Pima Community College: Multi-campus community college with comparable scale, online programs, workforce training, and transfer pathways. Useful comparable for sizing growth trajectories and operational benchmarks.
• Mercer County Community College: New Jersey county college with comparable associate degree offerings, transfer partnerships, and workforce development programs. Directly comparable on size, governance model, and student demographics.
• Brookdale Community College: Another New Jersey county community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs with similar tuition structure and population-level mission. Most direct geographic and program-mix peer in New Jersey.
• Atlantic Cape Community College: Adjacent NJ community college serving a neighboring coastal county with similar program mix including healthcare, business, and STEM. Closest geographic peer with overlapping service-area dynamics.

Emerging players

• Western Governors University: Online-focused, competency-based university competing for adult learners and workforce upskilling. Relevant competitor in OCC's online and workforce training segments despite broader degree offerings.

Others

• Kean University: Four-year NJ public university operating the Kean Ocean joint-admission partnership with OCC. Strategic partner AND destination for OCC transfers; included as adjacent ecosystem participant shaping OCC's value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Southern New Hampshire University: Large nonprofit university with strong online program presence, competing with OCC for adult and out-of-area learners. Comparable on online community-college-style affordability and flexible delivery, though with bachelor's and graduate programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oceanedu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/oceancountycollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/15246365937
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ocean-county-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/oceancountycollege
• TikToktiktok.com/@oceancountycollege?lang=en

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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