Montgomery County Community College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,320

2021 Average Net Price

$7,093

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.98%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

8,996

28.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

21%

216 Graduates

About

Montgomery County Community College is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Montgomery County Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (312 degrees awarded), General Business (167 degrees), and Registered Nursing (70 degrees).

In 2021, 1,462 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Montgomery County Community College. 60.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (948 degrees), 6.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (156 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Montgomery County Community College is $4,320, which is $−3,648 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Montgomery County Community College is $4,320, which is $−3,648 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,093.

In 2021, 44% of undergraduate students attending Montgomery County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,320

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Montgomery County Community College was $4,320. The cost of tuition at Montgomery County Community College is $−3,648 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Montgomery County Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,093

2021 Value

9.18%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Montgomery County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,093. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Montgomery County Community College grew by 9.18%.

This chart compares the average net price of Montgomery County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,550

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Montgomery County Community College was of $8,550 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Montgomery County Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Montgomery County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 25.7% with respect to 2020, when 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Montgomery County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.98%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Montgomery County Community College was 2.98%, which represents 58 out of the 1945 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Montgomery County Community College had a total enrollment of 8,996 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Montgomery County Community College is 2,580 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,416. This means that 28.7% of students enrolled at Montgomery County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Montgomery County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58% White, 14.6% Black or African American, 9.97% Hispanic or Latino, 6.16% Asian, 4.7% Two or More Races, 0.167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.167% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Montgomery County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.5%), followed by White Female (28.4%) and Black or African American Female (8.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Montgomery County Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,996 students. The full-time enrollment at Montgomery County Community College is 2,580 and the part-time enrollment is 6,416. This means that 28.7% of students enrolled at Montgomery County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Montgomery County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Montgomery County Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Montgomery County Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Montgomery County Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,218 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,313 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
897 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Montgomery County Community College is 58% White, 14.6% Black or African American, 9.97% Hispanic or Latino, 6.16% Asian, 4.7% Two or More Races, 0.167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.167% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 448 students (4.98%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 296 more women than men received degrees from Montgomery County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Montgomery County Community College is white (948 degrees awarded). There were 6.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (156 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Montgomery County Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (312 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (167 degrees) and Registered Nursing (70 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Montgomery County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (6 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (312 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montgomery County Community College are Registered nurses (1,347,578 people), Software developers (490,675 people), Other managers (177,670 people), Medical & health services managers (154,767 people), and Pharmacists (133,382 people).

The most specialized majors at Montgomery County Community College in 2021 are Communication Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (6 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (312 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (93 degrees), and Health (354 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montgomery County Community College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Montgomery County Community College are Communication Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (6 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (312 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (93 degrees), and Health (354 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montgomery County Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,522,682 people), Computer Systems Design (561,055 people), Elementary & secondary schools (365,344 people), Outpatient care centers (233,448 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (227,968 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Montgomery County Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
312 degree-majors awarded
General Business
167 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
70 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Montgomery County Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 312 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Montgomery County Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

583

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

879

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 583 degrees were awarded to men at Montgomery County Community College, which is 0.663 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (879).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Montgomery County Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded to men at Montgomery County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.634 times less than the 191 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 191 degrees were awarded to men at Montgomery County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.58 times more than the 121 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 12% of students graduating from Montgomery County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Montgomery County Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (40% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.09% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
948 degrees awarded
Black or African American
156 degrees awarded
Asian
108 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Montgomery County Community College is white (948 degrees awarded). There were 6.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (156 degrees).

4.99% of degree recipients (73 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
559 degrees awarded
White Male
389 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
110 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Montgomery County Community College is white female (559 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (389 degrees).

Operations

Montgomery County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $10.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.8M (105%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Montgomery County Community College had a total salary expenditure of 119M. Montgomery County Community College employs 77 Assistant professors, 30 Associate professors and 24 Instructors. Most academics at Montgomery County Community College are Female Assistant professor (44), Male Assistant professor (33), and Female Associate professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montgomery County Community College are: Management, with 110 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 65 employees, and Service with 47 employees.

Endowment

$10.3M

2021 Endowment

35.6%

growth from 2020

Montgomery County Community College has an endowment valued at about $10.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Montgomery County Community College grew 35.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.01M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Montgomery County Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$44.7M

2021 Salaries

2.29%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Montgomery County Community College paid a median of $44.7M in salaries, which represents 37.7% of their overall expenditure ($119M) and a 2.29% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.2M

Instructional Salaries

149

Number of Employees

In 2021, Montgomery County Community College paid a total of $10.2M to 149 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

77 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

110 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Montgomery County Community College were Assistant professor with 77 employees, Associate professor with 30 employees, and Instructor with 24 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montgomery County Community College were Management with 110 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 65 employees, and Service with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Montgomery County Community College was Female Assistant professor with 44 employees, Male Assistant professor with 33 employees, and Female Associate professor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Montgomery County Community College.