Salem Community College

What Salem Community College does

Salem Community College (SCC) is a public two-year community college established in 1972 by the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders and authorized by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. The college operates from a main campus at 460 Hollywood Avenue in Carneys Point, NJ, and serves more than 800 students with over 200 full-time and part-time employees. SCC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (continuously since 1979, most recently reaffirmed in 2016) and is one of eighteen community colleges in New Jersey, serving a county that is among the lowest-income in the state.

The college's product portfolio spans more than 35 programs of study, organized into four primary verticals: Glass Programs (Scientific Glass Technology — the only formal instruction of its kind in North America — Glass Art, the International Flameworking Conference, and community workshops, all housed in a 20,000 sq. ft. Glass Education Center opened in 2019), Nursing and Health Science (Practical Nursing Certificate, Registered Nurse AAS, and Health Science AS), Business Administration (AAS, AS, Online, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, and Office Management Certificate), and Liberal Arts/transfer pathways with articulation agreements to Rowan University, Wilmington University, Rutgers-Camden, Alfred University, and Tyler School of Art at Temple University. Underlying technology consists of standard third-party platforms: Canvas LMS for course delivery, ADP Workforce Now for HR/payroll, Microsoft SharePoint for document management, DocuWare for forms, and student-life integrations (Uwill telehealth, TalkCampus peer support, Mamava lactation pods).

SCC's revenue model is a hybrid of tuition and fees, state and local government appropriations, and financial aid/scholarship funding. FY 2016-17 economic impact data shows $5.2M in state and local taxpayer support and $5.7M in student payments, with $250K+ in scholarships awarded annually. The college distributes its educational services through on-campus instruction, online learning via Canvas, clinical placements (notably with Salem Medical Center for nursing), and dual-enrollment programs with four area high schools. Marketing channels center on the college website, high school partnerships, campus tours, social media (including a president's vlog), community outreach, and the SCC Foundation / Alumni Association donor pipeline.

Name

Salem Community College

Legal name

Salem Community College

Website

https://salemcc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Salem Community College is a public two-year community college in Salem County, NJ serving 800+ students through 30+ programs, including the only Scientific Glass Technology instruction in North America, nursing, and transfer pathways to four-year universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Vocational training
• Continuing education
• Nursing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Penns Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 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: Revenue from student tuition and fees for credit programs including associate degrees, certificate programs, and continuing education courses.
2. State and Local Government Funding: State and local taxpayers in New Jersey provided $5.2 million in support of SCC operations in FY 2016-17, representing a significant funding stream for the public community college.
3. Financial Aid and Scholarships: $250K+ in scholarships awarded annually. Students receive federal financial aid including grants, loans, and work-study. Veterans benefits also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Salem Community College is a public two-year community college offering associate degree programs, certificate programs, and continuing education across more than 35 programs of study. Core academic divisions include Nursing/Health Science (Practical Nursing, Registered Nurse AAS, Health Science), Glass Programs (Scientific Glass Technology — the only formal instruction of its kind in North America — and Glass Art), and Business Administration (AAS, AS, Online, Accounting, Supply Chain Management).

Product overview

Salem Community College is a public two-year community college offering a portfolio of degree and certificate programs. The institution operates as a single unified educational institution with multiple academic divisions including Glass Programs (Scientific Glass Technology, Glass Art, Flameworking Conference, Glass Workshops), Nursing/Health Science Programs (Practical Nursing, Registered Nurse AAS, Health Science), and Business Programs (Business Administration in various tracks, Office Management Certificate). The college also offers associate degrees in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Biology/Chemistry, and Visual Art for transfer to four-year institutions. Beyond credit programs, SCC provides Continuing Education and Adult Education/GED programs. The Glass Programs represent a unique national offering, with the Scientific Glass Technology program being the only formal instruction in North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scientific Glass Technology
• Glass Art
• Practical Nursing Certificate
• Registered Nurse AAS
• Health Science
• Business Administration
• Office Management Certificate
• Associate Degree Programs
• Certificate Programs
• Continuing Education
• Glass Workshops
• International Flameworking Conference

Quantifiable outcome

• Students receive $5.70 in higher future earnings for every dollar invested in their education, with an average annual return of 17.2%.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, primary, secondary and supporting.

• Salem Medical Center (Inspira Health Affiliate)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Clinical partner for nursing programs. Dr. Terri Covello serves on the Salem Medical Center Nurse Residence Advisory Board. Nursing students complete clinical rotations at Salem Medical Center facilities.
• Rowan UniversityprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop transfer partner for SCC graduates. SCC's largest transfer partners include Rowan University and Wilmington University. The Health Science program articulates with Rowan University for students pursuing bachelor's degrees in health-related fields.
• Wilmington UniversityprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop transfer partner for SCC graduates. One of the top ten schools where SCC students transfer to complete bachelor's degrees.
• Rutgers University - CamdenprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer partner for Health Science AS degree articulation. Students can transfer to Rutgers University-Camden for continued education in health professions. Also Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
• Alfred UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer partner for Glass Art program students. Glass Art AFA graduates can transfer to Alfred University to complete bachelor's degrees.
• Tyler School of Art at Temple UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer partner for Glass Art program students. Glass Art AFA graduates can transfer to Tyler School of Art at Temple University to complete bachelor's degrees.
• Area High SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnerships with high schools offering dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and articulation agreements. Four county high schools permit students to attend SCC classes for graduation requirements. Curriculum aligned with college standards for college credit.
• UwillsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTelehealth service provider for mental health and wellness. Provides free access to licensed counselors for NJ college students. Crisis connection line: 833-646-1526. No cost to SCC students.
• TalkCampussupportingTechnology or IntegrationWorldwide peer support network available 24/7/365. Connects students with peers experiencing similar challenges. Free for SCC students with valid student email.
• ADP (Automatic Data Processing)supportingTechnology or IntegrationTimecard management system used by SCC for part-time employee clock in/out and employee profile management. Separate credentials from main SCC account.
• NJ Division of Pensions and BenefitssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState retirement plans including NJ Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Alternative Benefit Program (ABP), and DCRP for part-time employees. Administered by the NJ Division of Pensions and Benefits.
• Metlife DentalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDental plan provider for full-time employees and their eligible dependents. College pays cost for employee-only coverage.
• LifeMartsupportingTechnology or IntegrationEntertainment discounts partner through employee benefits program. Access available through Employee Quick Link in ADP.
• New Jersey State Health Benefits PlansupportingTechnology or IntegrationMedical and prescription plan offered through the State of New Jersey School Employee Health Benefit Plan, including NJ Educators Health Plan (NJEHP).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Raritan Valley Community College: NJ public community college with an analogous academic portfolio (AA/AS degrees, nursing, business, glass-adjacent technical programs) competing in the same statewide funding and policy regime as SCC.
• Rowan College South Jersey: Public community college formed via merger of Gloucester County College and Cumberland County College, located near Salem County; offers nursing, transfer, and workforce programs that compete directly with SCC for the same southwestern NJ student pool.
• Camden County College: Adjacent New Jersey public community college serving a similar regional population in southern NJ; offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways with overlapping nursing, business, and general education programs that directly compete for Salem County students.
• Union County College: NJ public community college providing associate degrees and certificates including nursing and business, sharing the NJ state funding framework, transfer articulation practices, and accreditation requirements with SCC.
• Brookdale Community College: Large NJ public community college operating with a similar transfer-plus-workforce mission, comparable Title IV/MSCHE accreditation structure, and overlapping program mix in nursing, business, and general transfer.
• Mercer County Community College: Public NJ community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways; structurally and regulatorily comparable to SCC as a peer public two-year institution in the NJ higher-ed ecosystem.
• Middlesex College: Public NJ two-year college with parallel mission in transfer preparation, nursing/health sciences, and workforce credentials; competes within the same NJ public community college system for policy attention and funding.
• Atlantic Cape Community College: Neighboring NJ public community college serving a similar coastal/south Jersey corridor with associate degrees, healthcare, and workforce programs that compete with SCC in the same regional labor market.

Others

• Tyler School of Art at Temple University: Art school at Temple University holding an SCC Glass Art articulation agreement; complementary rather than competing, functioning as the bachelor's-degree destination for SCC's Glass Art AFA graduates.
• Alfred University: Four-year university that explicitly accepts SCC Glass Art AFA graduates for transfer; not a competitor for SCC's two-year credentials but a key downstream partner in the glass education ecosystem that completes SCC's unique pipeline.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/109594922391471
• Xx.com/salemccnj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/salem-community-college

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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