Herkimer County Community College

www.herkimer.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,016

3% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$7,436

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

19%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

2,224

53.5% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

37.1%

222 Graduates

About

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

In 2020, 417 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Herkimer County Community College. 55.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (283 degrees), 4.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Herkimer County Community College is $5,016, which is $−2,964 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Herkimer County Community College is $5,016, which is $−2,964 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,436.

In 2020, 50% of undergraduate students attending Herkimer County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,016

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Herkimer County Community College was $5,016. The cost of tuition at Herkimer County Community College is $−2,964 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$7,436

2020 Value

6.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Herkimer County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,436. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Herkimer County Community College grew by 6.75%.

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

$10,100

Room and Board

$1,150

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Herkimer County Community College was of $10,100 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,150. The cost of room and board increased by 3.06% between 2019 and 2020. 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 by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at Herkimer County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 3.85% with respect to 2019, when 52% 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.

19%

2018 Default Rate

162

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Herkimer County Community College was 19%, which represents 162 out of the 852 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 2,224 students. The full-time enrollment at Herkimer County Community College is 1,189 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,035. This means that 53.5% 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 70.4% White, 11.9% Black or African American, 6.47% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian, 1.71% Two or More Races, 0.405% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.045% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Herkimer County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.5%), followed by White Male (23.5%) and Black or African American Female (9.5%). 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

53.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Herkimer County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,224 students. The full-time enrollment at Herkimer County Community College is 1,189 and the part-time enrollment is 1,035. This means that 53.5% of students enrolled at Herkimer County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% 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

57%

2020 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 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Herkimer County Community College had a retention rate lower 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
1,565
Black or African American
265
Hispanic or Latino
144

The enrolled student population at Herkimer County Community College is 70.4% White, 11.9% Black or African American, 6.47% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% Asian, 1.71% Two or More Races, 0.405% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.045% 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 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 115 students (5.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 43 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 (283 degrees awarded). There were 4.49 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 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 (40 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (13 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (118 degrees).

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 (167,141 people), Other managers (135,728 people), Police officers (132,767 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (121,105 people), and Postsecondary teachers (95,928 people).

The most specialized majors at Herkimer County Community College are Protective Services (40 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (13 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (118 degrees), Legal (11 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (17 degrees).

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 Herkimer County Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

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 (339,590 people), Elementary & secondary schools (273,296 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (204,859 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (157,911 people), and Individual & family services (127,443 people).

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.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

187

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

230

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 187 degrees were awarded to men at Herkimer County Community College, which is 0.813 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (230).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Herkimer County Community College in General Studies, which is 1.27 times more than the 44 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 44 degrees were awarded to women at Herkimer County Community College in General Studies, which is 0.786 times less than the 56 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 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, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Herkimer County Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 6.31% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
283 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Herkimer County Community College is white (283 degrees awarded). There were 4.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

2.4% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
166 degrees awarded
White Male
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Herkimer County Community College is white female (166 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (117 degrees).

Operations

Herkimer County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.2M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $130k (10.8%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Herkimer County Community College had a total salary expenditure of $27.4M. Herkimer County Community College employs 22 Assistant professors, 11 Associate professors, and 10 Professors. Most academics at Herkimer County Community College are Male Assistant professors (13), Female Assistant professors(9), and Female Associate professors (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Herkimer County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 51 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

Endowment

$1.2M

2020 Endowment

12.9%

growth from 2019

Herkimer County Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.2M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Herkimer County Community College grew 12.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.22M 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

$901k - Federal
$181k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Herkimer County Community College received $901k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $181k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$9.66M

2020 Salaries

3.04%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Herkimer County Community College paid a median of $9.66M in salaries, which represents 35.2% of their overall expenditure ($27.4M) and a 3.04% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.94% decline from 2018 and a 0.759% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Herkimer County Community College paid a total of $2.5M to 46 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Herkimer County Community College were Assistant professor with 22 employees; Associate professor with 11 employees; and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Herkimer County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 51 employees; Management with 24 employees; and Service with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Herkimer County Community College was Male Assistant professor with 13 employees, Female Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Female Associate professor with 8 employees.

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