Eastern Shore Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,902

3.03% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$3,005

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

859

31% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

41.1%

23 Graduates

About

Eastern Shore Community College is a higher education institution located in Accomack County, VA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Eastern Shore Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (36 degrees awarded), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (7 degrees), and Child Care Provider (6 degrees).

In 2024, 224 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern Shore Community College. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (92 degrees), 1.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Shore Community College is $4,902, which is $−3,258 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Shore Community College is $4,902, which is $3,258 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,005.

In 2024, 50% of undergraduate students attending Eastern Shore Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,902

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Eastern Shore Community College was $4,902. The cost of tuition at Eastern Shore Community College is $−3,258 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Average Net Price

$3,005

2024 Value

46.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Eastern Shore Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,005. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Eastern Shore Community College grew by 46.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern Shore 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

$5,893

Room and Board

$1,155

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern Shore Community College was of $5,893 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.01% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,155. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50% of undergraduate students at Eastern Shore Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.96% with respect to 2023, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern Shore 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.

Enrollment

Eastern Shore Community College had a total enrollment of 859 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Shore Community College is 266 students and the part-time enrollment is 593. This means that 31% of students enrolled at Eastern Shore Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern Shore Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40% White, 26.8% Black or African American, 21.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.24% Two or More Races, 1.05% Asian, and 0.466% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Eastern Shore Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.2%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and Black or African American Female (17.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern Shore Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 859 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Shore Community College is 266 and the part-time enrollment is 593. This means that 31% of students enrolled at Eastern Shore Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

67%

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 Eastern Shore Community College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Eastern Shore Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
344 enrolled students
Black or African American
230 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
183 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern Shore Community College is 40% White, 26.8% Black or African American, 21.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.24% Two or More Races, 1.05% Asian, and 0.466% 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 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, 26 students (3.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 46 more women than men received degrees from Eastern Shore Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern Shore Community College is white (92 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Eastern Shore Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (36 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (7 degrees) and Child Care Provider (6 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern Shore Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (20 degrees awarded), Precision Production (23 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (31 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 Eastern Shore Community College are Registered nurses (1,508,086 people), Medical & health services managers (171,230 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (168,012 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (150,474 people), and Other managers (142,406 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern Shore Community College in 2024 are Human Sciences (20 degrees awarded), Precision Production (23 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees), Engineering Technologies (18 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (58 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 Eastern Shore Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Eastern Shore Community College are Human Sciences (20 degrees awarded), Precision Production (23 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (31 degrees), Engineering Technologies (18 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (58 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Eastern Shore Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,645,739 people), Elementary & secondary schools (440,220 people), Outpatient care centers (300,745 people), Offices of physicians (210,390 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (200,416 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
21 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
13 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
12 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Eastern Shore Community College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 21 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

135

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Shore Community College, which is 0.659 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (135).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Shore Community College in Welding Technology, which is 22 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Shore Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.77 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 22% of students graduating from Eastern Shore Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
92 degrees awarded
Black or African American
69 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern Shore Community College is white (92 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

5.36% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
82 degrees awarded
White Female
76 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern Shore Community College is white female (82 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (76 degrees).

Operations

Eastern Shore Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.57M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.7k (0.997%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Eastern Shore Community College had a total salary expenditure of 11.2M. Eastern Shore Community College employs 6 Associate professors, 4 Assistant professors and 3 Instructors. Most academics at Eastern Shore Community College are Female Associate professor (5), Female Assistant professor (2), and Male Assistant professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Shore Community College are: Management, with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

Endowment

$1.57M

2024 Endowment

21.7%

growth from 2023

Eastern Shore Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.57M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern Shore Community College grew 21.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.84M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Eastern Shore 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$576k - Federal
$238k - State
$59.4k - Local

As of 2024, Eastern Shore Community College received $576k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $238k from state grants and contracts, and $59.4k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$3.72M

2024 Salaries

6.77%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Eastern Shore Community College paid a median of $3.72M in salaries, which represents 33.1% of their overall expenditure ($11.2M) and a 6.77% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.58% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 12.3% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$1.08M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Eastern Shore Community College paid a total of $1.08M to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.2% 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 Eastern Shore Community College were Management with 23 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees.

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