Greenfield Community College (165981)

www.gcc.mass.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$624

2022 Average Net Price

$10,620

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

1,419

26.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

32.3%

42 Graduates

About

Greenfield Community College (165981) is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, MA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Greenfield Community College (165981) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (74 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (42 degrees), and General Business (11 degrees).

In 2022, 274 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Greenfield Community College (165981). 67.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (214 degrees), 6.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Greenfield Community College (165981) is $624, which is $−7,488 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Greenfield Community College (165981) is $624, which is $7,488 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,620.

In 2022, 52% of undergraduate students attending Greenfield Community College (165981) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$624

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Greenfield Community College (165981) was $624. The cost of tuition at Greenfield Community College (165981) is $−7,488 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$10,620

2022 Value

12.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Greenfield Community College (165981) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,620. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Greenfield Community College (165981) grew by 12.6%.

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

$7,050

Room and Board

$1,650

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Greenfield Community College (165981) was of $7,050 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.92% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,650. The cost of books and supplies increased by 11.9% 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

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Greenfield Community College (165981) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.89% with respect to 2021, when 53% 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 1,419 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Greenfield Community College (165981) is 372 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,047. This means that 26.2% 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 70.5% White, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 5.57% Black or African American, 4.37% Two or More Races, 4.02% Asian, 0.211% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0705% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Greenfield Community College (165981) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.5%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Greenfield Community College (165981) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,419 students. The full-time enrollment at Greenfield Community College (165981) is 372 and the part-time enrollment is 1,047. This means that 26.2% of students enrolled at Greenfield Community College (165981) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% 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

66%

2022 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 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), 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 (2022)

White
1,000 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
156 enrolled students
Black or African American
79 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Greenfield Community College (165981) is 70.5% White, 11% Hispanic or Latino, 5.57% Black or African American, 4.37% Two or More Races, 4.02% Asian, 0.211% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0705% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 94 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 (214 degrees awarded). There were 6.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Greenfield Community College (165981) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (74 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (42 degrees) and General Business (11 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Liberal Arts & Humanities (74 degrees awarded), Health (114 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (5 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 (1,446,722 people), Other managers (470,113 people), Software developers (464,328 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (351,272 people), and Civil engineers (283,103 people).

The most specialized majors at Greenfield Community College (165981) in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (74 degrees awarded), Health (114 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (5 degrees), Engineering (9 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (7 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Greenfield Community College (165981) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (74 degrees awarded), Health (114 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (5 degrees), Engineering (9 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (7 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Greenfield Community College (165981) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,683,416 people), Elementary & secondary schools (642,085 people), Computer Systems Design (556,388 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (471,644 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (466,333 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 (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
74 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
42 degrees awarded
General Business
11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Greenfield Community College (165981) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 74 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 2022

184

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Greenfield Community College (165981), which is 0.489 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (184).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Greenfield Community College (165981) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.451 times less than the 51 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Greenfield Community College (165981) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.22 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 15% 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, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Greenfield Community College (165981) is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
214 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Greenfield Community College (165981) is white (214 degrees awarded). There were 6.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

1.46% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
145 degrees awarded
White Male
69 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Greenfield Community College (165981) is white female (145 degrees awarded). There were 2.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (69 degrees).

Operations

Greenfield Community College (165981) employs 28 Professors, 7 Associate professors and 3 Assistant professors. Most academics at Greenfield Community College (165981) are Female Professor (20), Male Professor (8), and Female Associate professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Greenfield Community College (165981) are: Management, with 32 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$15.7M

2022 Salaries

8.68%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Greenfield Community College (165981) paid a median of $15.7M in salaries, a 8.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.05% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.778% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.75M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Greenfield Community College (165981) paid a total of $2.75M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

28 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Greenfield Community College (165981) were Professor with 28 employees, Associate professor with 7 employees, and Assistant professor with 3 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Greenfield Community College (165981) were Management with 32 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Greenfield Community College (165981) was Female Professor with 20 employees, Male Professor with 8 employees, and Female Associate professor with 5 employees.

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

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