Adult & Continuing Education - Bcts (Bergen Career Institute)
- 200A Hackensack Avenue
- Hackensack, NJ 07601
- OPEID College Code: 02312000
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- General Phone: (201) 343-6000 x2288
- Superintendent: Robert J. Aloia
- Type: Public, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 85
- College Alias: Bergen Career Institute
Adult & Continuing Education - Bcts - Details
Adult & Continuing Education - Bcts Campus Map
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- www.Bergen.org
- Mission Statement
- The mission of the Bergen County Technical Schools is to provide county-based, cost-efficient vocational and technical programs and services for secondary students and adults. The actualization of this mission includes the following key components:
Students will experience applied learning and teaching strategies utilizing appropriate and up-to-date specialized equipment and facilities.
Programs will respond to regional economic needs and shall be, at minimum, of a scope and sequence that permits graduates to pass national competency and licensure examinations.
Curriculum shall integrate multiple disciplines and the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.
Students will be exposed to DOE-approved career-based educational programs and related work experiences and projects.
Programs will provide for immediate employment and/or continuing education after program completion.
Programs shall meet the needs of general and special populations including disabled, gifted/talented, at-risk and postsecondary pupils through specific occupational programs and career academies.
Further, it is the mission of the Bergen County Technical Schools:
To serve as regional coordinating centers for technical, distance learning, teacher training and other special projects and services that can be cost efficiently operated on a regional basis for the benefit of local schools and communities.
To serve as demonstration laboratories for applied learning, teaching strategies and school-to-careers structured learning experiences.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 48%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 24% | 36% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,482 | $2,850 | - | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.6% | 8.1% | 3.4% |
| Number in Default | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 13 | 37 | 19 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Electrician
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $9,950 | $9,500 | $9,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $500 | $497 | $460 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,822 | $9,354 | $8,909 |
| Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,812 | $2,678 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,812 | $2,678 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $23,224 | $22,163 | $21,047 |
| Off Campus with Family | $13,402 | $12,809 | $12,138 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $10,450 | 1,200 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| Heating and Air Conditioning | $9,560 | 1,053 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Plumbing Technology | $7,622 | 819 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| Carpentry | $7,428 | 819 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| Construction Trades | $7,622 | 819 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | $5,190 | 600 Contact Hours | 5 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Administrative Assistant Degree | - |
| Construction Trades | |
| Carpentry Degree | 11 |
| Construction Trades Degree | 2 |
| Electrician Degree | 16 |
| Plumbing Technology Degree | 18 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | |
| Heating and Air Conditioning Degree | 22 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 85 Undergraduate: 85
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 85 Female: 0
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 85 Female: 0
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 85 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 85 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 14 | 16% |
| Asian | 11 | 13% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 35% |
| White | 30 | 35% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 5 | 6% |
| Ages 20-21 | 10 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 14 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 11 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 9 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 10 | 12% |
| Ages 40-49 | 14 | 16% |
| Ages 50-65 | 12 | 14% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 63 | 11 | 52 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 50 | 5 | 45 |
| Primarily Instruction | 50 | 5 | 45 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 4 | 3 | 1 |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 86%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 96%
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
