Herkimer County Community College

www.herkimer.edu/

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,870

4.28% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$6,966

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

18.5%

Default Rate

2019 Enrolled Students

2,396

52.9% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

32.6%

218 Graduates

About

Herkimer County Community College is a higher education institution located in Herkimer County, NY. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Herkimer County Community College were .

In 2019, 454 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Herkimer County Community College. 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (309 degrees), 5.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (54 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Herkimer County Community College is $4,870, which is $−2,954 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,824).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Herkimer County Community College is $4,870, which is $−2,954 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,824).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,966.

In 2019, 52% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 37% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$4,870

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Herkimer County Community College was $4,870. The cost of tuition at Herkimer County Community College is $−2,954 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,824).

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

Average Net Price

$6,966

2019 Value

8.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Herkimer County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,966. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Herkimer County Community College grew by 8.92%.

This chart compares the average net price of Herkimer County 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

$9,800

Room and Board

$1,150

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Herkimer County Community College was of $9,800 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,150. The cost of room and board increased by 0.719% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

37%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Herkimer County Community College received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 7.14% with respect to 2018, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Herkimer County 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.

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.

18.5%

2017 Default Rate

180

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Herkimer County Community College was 18.5%, which represents 180 out of the 973 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

Herkimer County Community College has a total enrollment of 2,396 students. The full-time enrollment at Herkimer County Community College is 1,268 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,128. This means that 52.9% of students enrolled at Herkimer County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Herkimer County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.5% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 5.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.54% Asian, 1% Two or More Races, 0.417% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0835% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Herkimer County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Black or African American Female (8.44%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

52.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Herkimer County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,396 students. The full-time enrollment at Herkimer County Community College is 1,268 and the part-time enrollment is 1,128. This means that 52.9% of students enrolled at Herkimer County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2019 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 Herkimer County Community College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Herkimer County Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,688
Black or African American
259
Hispanic or Latino
133

The enrolled student population at Herkimer County Community College is 70.5% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 5.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.54% Asian, 1% Two or More Races, 0.417% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0835% 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 44% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 167 students (6.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 144 more women than men received degrees from Herkimer County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Herkimer County Community College is white (309 degrees awarded). There were 5.72 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (54 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Herkimer County Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Herkimer County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (43 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (142 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (21 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Herkimer County Community College are Social workers, all other (190,166 people), Other managers (158,974 people), Police officers (147,107 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (126,889 people), and Postsecondary teachers (101,671 people).

The most specialized majors at Herkimer County Community College are Protective Services (43 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (142 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (21 degrees), Physical Sciences (11 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Dentists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Herkimer County Community College are Dentists, Surgeons, Physicians, Public relations specialists, and Advertising sales agents

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Herkimer County Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (378,150 people), Elementary & secondary schools (336,763 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (241,203 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (204,457 people), and Individual & family services (139,225 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Herkimer County Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Herkimer County Community College according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

155

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

299

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 155 degrees were awarded to men at Herkimer County Community College, which is 0.518 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (299).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Herkimer County Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Herkimer County Community College in General Studies, which is 0.807 times less than the 57 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 57 degrees were awarded to women at Herkimer County Community College in General Studies, which is 1.24 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 24% of students graduating from Herkimer County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Herkimer County Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
309 degrees awarded
Black or African American
54 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Herkimer County Community College is white (309 degrees awarded). There were 5.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (54 degrees).

2.64% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
217 degrees awarded
White Male
92 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Herkimer County Community College is white female (217 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (92 degrees).

Operations

Herkimer County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.06M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $152k (14.3%), compared to the 5.92% average return ($255k on $4.3M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2019, Herkimer County Community College had a total salary expenditure of $27.2M. Herkimer County Community College employs 20 Assistant professors, 14 Associate professors, and 8 Professors. Most academics at Herkimer County Community College are Male Assistant professors (12), Female Associate professors(8), and Female Assistant professors (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Herkimer County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 53 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Service with 20 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$1.06M

2019 Endowment

1.32%

growth from 2018

Herkimer County Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.06M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Herkimer County Community College grew 1.32% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.24M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Herkimer County 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: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$274k - Federal
$223k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Herkimer County Community College received $274k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $223k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$9.96M

2019 Salaries

4.94%

decline from 2018

In 2019, Herkimer County Community College paid a median of $9.96M in salaries, which represents 36.7% of their overall expenditure ($27.2M) and a 4.94% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.759% decline from 2017 and a 1.3% decline from 2016.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.6M (44.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.53M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Herkimer County Community College paid a total of $2.53M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (30.7%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Herkimer County Community College were Assistant professor with 20 employees; Associate professor with 14 employees; and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Herkimer County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees; Management with 24 employees; and Service with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Herkimer County Community College was Male Assistant professor with 12 employees, Female Associate professor with 8 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Herkimer County Community College.

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