Berkshire Community College (164775)

www.berkshirecc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$624

2023 Average Net Price

$8,264

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,572

22% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

22.8%

31 Graduates

About

Berkshire Community College (164775) is a higher education institution located in Berkshire County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Berkshire Community College (164775) were Registered Nursing (70 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (34 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (13 degrees).

In 2023, 287 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Berkshire Community College (164775). 77.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (198 degrees), 6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Berkshire Community College (164775) 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 Berkshire Community College (164775) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 272 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Berkshire Community College (164775) 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 $8,264.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending Berkshire Community College (164775) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$624

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Berkshire Community College (164775) was $624. The cost of tuition at Berkshire Community College (164775) 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 Berkshire Community College (164775) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,264

2023 Value

7.51%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Berkshire Community College (164775) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,264. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Berkshire Community College (164775) grew by 7.51%.

This chart compares the average net price of Berkshire Community College (164775) (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

$12,600

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Berkshire Community College (164775) was of $12,600 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.49% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Berkshire Community College (164775) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Berkshire Community College (164775) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 24.5% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Berkshire Community College (164775) (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 Berkshire Community College (164775) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 272 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

Berkshire Community College (164775) had a total enrollment of 1,572 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Berkshire Community College (164775) is 346 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,226. This means that 22% of students enrolled at Berkshire Community College (164775) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Berkshire Community College (164775), both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.5% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.63% Black or African American, 5.41% Two or More Races, 1.78% Asian, 0.509% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.127% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Berkshire Community College (164775) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.4%), followed by White Male (26.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Berkshire Community College (164775) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,572 students. The full-time enrollment at Berkshire Community College (164775) is 346 and the part-time enrollment is 1,226. This means that 22% of students enrolled at Berkshire Community College (164775) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Berkshire Community College (164775) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

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 Berkshire Community College (164775) was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Berkshire Community College (164775) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Berkshire Community College (164775) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,061 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
200 enrolled students
Black or African American
120 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Berkshire Community College (164775) is 67.5% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.63% Black or African American, 5.41% Two or More Races, 1.78% Asian, 0.509% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.127% 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.

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, 63 students (4.01%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 157 more women than men received degrees from Berkshire Community College (164775). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Berkshire Community College (164775) is white (198 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Berkshire Community College (164775) is Registered Nursing (70 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (34 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (13 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Berkshire Community College (164775), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (139 degrees awarded), Protective Services (16 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Berkshire Community College (164775) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,598,876 people), Registered nurses (1,529,591 people), Secondary school teachers (538,331 people), Education administrators (302,388 people), and Other managers (293,942 people).

The most specialized majors at Berkshire Community College (164775) in 2023 are Health (139 degrees awarded), Protective Services (16 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees), Education (31 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (14 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 Berkshire Community College (164775) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Berkshire Community College (164775) are Health (139 degrees awarded), Protective Services (16 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (10 degrees), Education (31 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (14 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 Berkshire Community College (164775) 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 Berkshire Community College (164775).

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
70 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
34 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Berkshire Community College (164775) was Registered Nursing with 70 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Berkshire Community College (164775) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

222

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Berkshire Community College (164775), which is 0.293 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (222).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Berkshire Community College (164775) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Berkshire Community College (164775) in Registered Nursing, which is 0.148 times less than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Berkshire Community College (164775) in Registered Nursing, which is 6.78 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 6% of students graduating from Berkshire Community College (164775) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Berkshire Community College (164775) is Male and Two or More Races (50% 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
198 degrees awarded
Black or African American
33 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Berkshire Community College (164775) is white (198 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (33 degrees).

3.14% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
157 degrees awarded
White Male
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Berkshire Community College (164775) is white female (157 degrees awarded). There were 3.83 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (41 degrees).

Operations

Berkshire Community College (164775) has an endowment valued at nearly $11.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 46k (0.393%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Berkshire Community College (164775) had a total salary expenditure of 32.9M. Berkshire Community College (164775) employs 18 Professors, 16 Assistant professors and 13 Associate professors. Most academics at Berkshire Community College (164775) are Female Assistant professor (14), Female Professor (11), and Female Associate professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Berkshire Community College (164775) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 39 employees, Management, with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

Endowment

$11.7M

2023 Endowment

13.8%

growth from 2022

Berkshire Community College (164775) has an endowment valued at about $11.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Berkshire Community College (164775) grew 13.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.89M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Berkshire Community College (164775) (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-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.8M

2023 Salaries

12.3%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Berkshire Community College (164775) paid a median of $12.8M in salaries, which represents 38.9% of their overall expenditure ($32.9M) and a 12.3% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.844% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.26% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.28M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Berkshire Community College (164775) paid a total of $3.28M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.6% 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

18 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Berkshire Community College (164775) were Professor with 18 employees, Assistant professor with 16 employees, and Associate professor with 13 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Berkshire Community College (164775) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 39 employees, Management with 38 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Berkshire Community College (164775) was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Female Professor with 11 employees, and Female Associate professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Berkshire Community College (164775).

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