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Salem Community College

Carneys Point, NJ·Public·908 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 908 students.

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908
Students
$9,837
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$34,500
Earnings
10 yr
$8,250
Debt

About This School

Salem Community College is a public institution located in Carneys Point, New Jersey with approximately 908 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,837 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Salem Community College (SCC) is a public community college in Salem County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Salem Community College's main 11-acre (45,000 m2) campus is in Carneys Point Township. SCC is authorized to grant associate degrees, including Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science certificates. SCC also offers the only degree program in the US for scientific glassblowing.

This small New Jersey community college is worth considering if you're looking for an affordable two-year option — at roughly $9,837/year after aid and median graduation debt of just $8,250, the financial risk is low. It also offers something genuinely unique: the only scientific glassblowing degree program in the country, which could open doors in lab and specialty manufacturing fields. That said, median earnings of $34,500 a decade out suggest most graduates aren't landing high-paying careers, so be honest with yourself about whether the transfer path or specific program here aligns with a clear next step.

Founded
1958
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions56%
Business & Marketing8%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Biological Sciences3%
Psychology3%
Education2%
Engineering1%
Social Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,150
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,900
Avg Net Price
$9,837
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants34%
Median debt at graduation$8,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White45%
Black26%
Hispanic/Latino13%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (908 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Salem Community College

460 Hollywood Avenue

Carneys Point, NJ 08069-2799

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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