PC AGE-Metropark

www.pcage.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$22,619

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

PC AGE-Metropark is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, NJ. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at PC AGE-Metropark were Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (27 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at PC AGE-Metropark. 14.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 85.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (9 degrees), 1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at PC AGE-Metropark was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 227 total borrowers.

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,619.

In 2023, 41% of undergraduate students attending PC AGE-Metropark received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$22,619

2023 Value

56.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 PC AGE-Metropark had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,619. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of PC AGE-Metropark grew by 56.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of PC AGE-Metropark (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at PC AGE-Metropark received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.38% with respect to 2022, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at PC AGE-Metropark (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 PC AGE-Metropark 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

PC AGE-Metropark had a total enrollment of 56 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at PC AGE-Metropark is 56 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at PC AGE-Metropark are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at PC AGE-Metropark, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.9% Black or African American, 32.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% White, 8.93% Asian, and 1.79% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at PC AGE-Metropark in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (30.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (29.2%) and White Male (13.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at PC AGE-Metropark in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56 students. The full-time enrollment at PC AGE-Metropark is 56 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at PC AGE-Metropark (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

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 PC AGE-Metropark was 79%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at PC AGE-Metropark (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
24 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
18 enrolled students
White
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at PC AGE-Metropark is 42.9% Black or African American, 32.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% White, 8.93% Asian, and 1.79% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 19 fewer women than men received degrees from PC AGE-Metropark. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at PC AGE-Metropark is hispanic or latino (9 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at PC AGE-Metropark is Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (27 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at PC AGE-Metropark, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (27 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at PC AGE-Metropark are Software developers (573,825 people), Computer occupations, all other (114,455 people), Computer & information systems managers (106,148 people), Other managers (98,202 people), and Computer programmers (82,062 people).

The most specialized majors at PC AGE-Metropark in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (27 degrees awarded) (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 PC AGE-Metropark are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at PC AGE-Metropark are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (27 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at PC AGE-Metropark are Computer Systems Design (539,165 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (78,594 people), Management, scientific & technical consulting services (67,857 people), Insurance carriers (64,925 people), and Banking & related activities (61,937 people).

The most specialized majors at PC AGE-Metropark are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (27 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by PC AGE-Metropark.

Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications

Most Common (2023)

27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at PC AGE-Metropark was Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at PC AGE-Metropark according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at PC AGE-Metropark, which is 5.75 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (4).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at PC AGE-Metropark by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at PC AGE-Metropark in Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications, which is 5.75 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at PC AGE-Metropark in Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications, which is 0.174 times less than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 71% of students graduating from PC AGE-Metropark completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9 degrees awarded
Asian
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at PC AGE-Metropark is hispanic or latino (9 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

3.7% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Male
9 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
6 degrees awarded
Asian Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at PC AGE-Metropark is hispanic or latino male (9 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (6 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$401k

2023 Salaries

17.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, PC AGE-Metropark paid a median of $401k in salaries, a 17.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.47% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 22.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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