Community College of Allegheny County

https://www.ccac.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,780

2024 Average Net Price

$13,196

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.584%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

10,609

34.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

24.2%

312 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Community College of Allegheny County is $3,780, which is $4,380 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,196.

In 2024, 37% of undergraduate students attending Community College of Allegheny County received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,780

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Community College of Allegheny County was $3,780. The cost of tuition at Community College of Allegheny County is $−4,380 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Average Net Price

$13,196

2024 Value

69.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Community College of Allegheny County had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,196. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Community College of Allegheny County grew by 69.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Community College of Allegheny County (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

$12,000

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Community College of Allegheny County was of $12,000 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 90.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

37% of undergraduate students at Community College of Allegheny County received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 56.5% with respect to 2023, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Community College of Allegheny County (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.

0.584%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Community College of Allegheny County was 0.584%, which represents 7 out of the 1198 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

Community College of Allegheny County had a total enrollment of 10,609 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Allegheny County is 3,703 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,906. This means that 34.9% of students enrolled at Community College of Allegheny County are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Community College of Allegheny County, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.1% White, 18.3% Black or African American, 5.13% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Two or More Races, 0.339% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.066% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Community College of Allegheny County in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.8%), followed by White Male (28.7%) and Black or African American Female (10.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Community College of Allegheny County in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,609 students. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Allegheny County is 3,703 and the part-time enrollment is 6,906. This means that 34.9% of students enrolled at Community College of Allegheny County are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2024 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 Community College of Allegheny County was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Community College of Allegheny County had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,168 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,944 enrolled students
Asian
544 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Community College of Allegheny County is 58.1% White, 18.3% Black or African American, 5.13% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Two or More Races, 0.339% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.066% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 879 students (8.29%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 55 fewer women than men received degrees from Community College of Allegheny County. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Community College of Allegheny County is white (1,343 degrees awarded). There were 5.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (230 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Community College of Allegheny County is General Studies (297 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (218 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (139 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Community College of Allegheny County, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (279 degrees awarded), Transportation (108 degrees), and Precision Production (145 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 Community College of Allegheny County are Elementary & middle school teachers (121,978 people), Other managers (75,087 people), Secondary school teachers (47,601 people), Construction managers (44,510 people), and Postsecondary teachers (39,669 people).

The most specialized majors at Community College of Allegheny County in 2024 are Construction (279 degrees awarded), Transportation (108 degrees), Precision Production (145 degrees), Human Sciences (50 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (371 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Community College of Allegheny County are Surgeons, Physicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Community College of Allegheny County are Construction (279 degrees awarded), Transportation (108 degrees), Precision Production (145 degrees), Human Sciences (50 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (371 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Community College of Allegheny County are Elementary & secondary schools (268,250 people), Construction (103,307 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (99,598 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (69,073 people), and Computer Systems Design (48,836 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Carpenter
137 degrees awarded
Construction, Heavy, & Earth-Moving Equipment Operation
101 degrees awarded
Ironworking
53 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Community College of Allegheny County was Carpenter with 137 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Community College of Allegheny County according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,094

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,039

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,094 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Allegheny County, which is 1.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,039).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Allegheny County in Carpenter, which is 18.6 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 202 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Allegheny County in General Studies, which is 2.08 times more than the 97 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 11% of students graduating from Community College of Allegheny County completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (39.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Community College of Allegheny County is Male and Asian (39.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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 (2024)

White
1,343 degrees awarded
Black or African American
230 degrees awarded
Asian
92 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Community College of Allegheny County is white (1,343 degrees awarded). There were 5.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (230 degrees).

14.3% of degree recipients (306 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,113 degrees awarded
White Female
1,092 degrees awarded
White Female
1,064 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Community College of Allegheny County is white female (1,113 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,092 degrees).

Operations

Community College of Allegheny County has an endowment valued at nearly $19.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.53M (13.2%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Community College of Allegheny County had a total salary expenditure of 128M. Community College of Allegheny County employs 113 Professors, 64 Associate professors and 27 Assistant professors. Most academics at Community College of Allegheny County are Female Professor (65), Male Professor (48), and Female Associate professor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Allegheny County are: Management, with 128 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 122 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

Endowment

$19.1M

2024 Endowment

3.78%

growth from 2023

Community College of Allegheny County has an endowment valued at about $19.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Community College of Allegheny County grew 3.78% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.7M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Community College of Allegheny County (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 Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$60.9M

2024 Salaries

3.76%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Community College of Allegheny County paid a median of $60.9M in salaries, which represents 47.5% of their overall expenditure ($128M) and a 3.76% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.63% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.23% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$14.2M

Instructional Salaries

213

Number of Employees

In 2024, Community College of Allegheny County paid a total of $14.2M to 213 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Allegheny County were Management with 128 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 122 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

Student Loan Default Rate

Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Operations

Endowment

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Instructional Salaries

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