Greenfield Community College (165981)

www.gcc.mass.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$624

2023 Average Net Price

$7,674

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,544

25.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

21.7%

23 Graduates

About

Greenfield Community College (165981) is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Greenfield Community College (165981) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (51 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (31 degrees), and General Business (11 degrees).

In 2023, 226 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Greenfield Community College (165981). 66.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (166 degrees), 7.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Greenfield Community College (165981) is $624, which is $−7,629 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Greenfield Community College (165981) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 227 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Greenfield Community College (165981) is $624, which is $7,629 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,674.

In 2023, 38% of undergraduate students attending Greenfield Community College (165981) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$624

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Greenfield Community College (165981) was $624. The cost of tuition at Greenfield Community College (165981) is $−7,629 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Greenfield Community College (165981) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,674

2023 Value

27.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Greenfield Community College (165981) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,674. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Greenfield Community College (165981) grew by 27.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Greenfield Community College (165981) (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

$7,450

Room and Board

$1,650

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Greenfield Community College (165981) was of $7,450 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.67% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,650. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Greenfield Community College (165981) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

38% of undergraduate students at Greenfield Community College (165981) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 26.9% with respect to 2022, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Greenfield Community College (165981) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Greenfield Community College (165981) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 227 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

Greenfield Community College (165981) had a total enrollment of 1,544 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Greenfield Community College (165981) is 392 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,152. This means that 25.4% of students enrolled at Greenfield Community College (165981) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Greenfield Community College (165981), both undergraduate and graduate, is 68% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.31% Black or African American, 4.08% Two or More Races, 2.85% Asian, 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0648% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Greenfield Community College (165981) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.7%), followed by White Male (27.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.28%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Greenfield Community College (165981) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,544 students. The full-time enrollment at Greenfield Community College (165981) is 392 and the part-time enrollment is 1,152. This means that 25.4% of students enrolled at Greenfield Community College (165981) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Greenfield Community College (165981) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 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 Greenfield Community College (165981) was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Greenfield Community College (165981) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Greenfield Community College (165981) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,050 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
193 enrolled students
Black or African American
82 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Greenfield Community College (165981) is 68% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.31% Black or African American, 4.08% Two or More Races, 2.85% Asian, 0.324% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0648% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 74 more women than men received degrees from Greenfield Community College (165981). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Greenfield Community College (165981) is white (166 degrees awarded). There were 7.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Greenfield Community College (165981) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (51 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (31 degrees) and General Business (11 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Greenfield Community College (165981), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (4 degrees awarded), Health (97 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (51 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 Greenfield Community College (165981) are Registered nurses (1,498,625 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (240,994 people), Other managers (220,173 people), Medical & health services managers (177,312 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (158,063 people).

The most specialized majors at Greenfield Community College (165981) in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (4 degrees awarded), Health (97 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (51 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (6 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Greenfield Community College (165981) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Greenfield Community College (165981) are Language & Linguistics (4 degrees awarded), Health (97 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (51 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (6 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Greenfield Community College (165981) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Greenfield Community College (165981).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
51 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
31 degrees awarded
General Business
11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Greenfield Community College (165981) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Greenfield Community College (165981) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

150

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Greenfield Community College (165981), which is 0.507 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (150).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Greenfield Community College (165981) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Greenfield Community College (165981) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.417 times less than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Greenfield Community College (165981) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.4 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from Greenfield Community College (165981) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Greenfield Community College (165981) is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
166 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Asian
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Greenfield Community College (165981) is white (166 degrees awarded). There were 7.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

2.65% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
113 degrees awarded
White Male
53 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Greenfield Community College (165981) is white female (113 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (53 degrees).

Operations

Greenfield Community College (165981) employs 30 Professors, 5 Associate professors and 4 Assistant professors. Most academics at Greenfield Community College (165981) are Female Professor (21), Male Professor (9), and Female Assistant professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Greenfield Community College (165981) are: Management, with 39 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 27 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$15M

2023 Salaries

3.91%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Greenfield Community College (165981) paid a median of $15M in salaries, a 3.91% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.68% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.05% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.82M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Greenfield Community College (165981) paid a total of $2.82M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Greenfield Community College (165981) were Professor with 30 employees, Associate professor with 5 employees, and Assistant professor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Greenfield Community College (165981) were Management with 39 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Greenfield Community College (165981) was Female Professor with 21 employees, Male Professor with 9 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Greenfield Community College (165981).

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