Massachusetts Bay Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$576

2023 Average Net Price

$7,462

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

3,973

33.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

15.6%

64 Graduates

About

Massachusetts Bay Community College is a higher education institution located in Norfolk County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Massachusetts Bay Community College were General Studies (55 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (34 degrees).

In 2023, 710 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Massachusetts Bay Community College. 52.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (396 degrees), 3.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (122 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Massachusetts Bay Community College is $576, which is $−7,677 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Massachusetts Bay Community College is $576, which is $7,677 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,462.

In 2023, 39% of undergraduate students attending Massachusetts Bay Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$576

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Massachusetts Bay Community College was $576. The cost of tuition at Massachusetts Bay Community College is $−7,677 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$7,462

2023 Value

8.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Massachusetts Bay Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,462. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Massachusetts Bay Community College grew by 8.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Massachusetts Bay 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

$10,800

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Massachusetts Bay Community College was of $10,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 20% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at Massachusetts Bay Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 25% with respect to 2022, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Massachusetts Bay 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

Massachusetts Bay Community College had a total enrollment of 3,973 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Massachusetts Bay Community College is 1,335 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,638. This means that 33.6% of students enrolled at Massachusetts Bay Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Massachusetts Bay Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.7% White, 24.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Black or African American, 5.66% Asian, 3.1% Two or More Races, 0.151% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.126% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Massachusetts Bay Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (23.3%), followed by White Female (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Massachusetts Bay Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,973 students. The full-time enrollment at Massachusetts Bay Community College is 1,335 and the part-time enrollment is 2,638. This means that 33.6% of students enrolled at Massachusetts Bay Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 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 Massachusetts Bay Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Massachusetts Bay Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,576 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
958 enrolled students
Black or African American
618 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Massachusetts Bay Community College is 39.7% White, 24.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Black or African American, 5.66% Asian, 3.1% Two or More Races, 0.151% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.126% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 323 students (8.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 40 more women than men received degrees from Massachusetts Bay Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Massachusetts Bay Community College is white (396 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (122 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Massachusetts Bay Community College is General Studies (55 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (49 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (34 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Massachusetts Bay Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (6 degrees awarded), Health (319 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (21 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 Massachusetts Bay Community College are Registered nurses (1,503,579 people), Medical & health services managers (177,674 people), Social workers, all other (171,041 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (167,432 people), and Pharmacists (135,494 people).

The most specialized majors at Massachusetts Bay Community College in 2023 are Science Technologies (6 degrees awarded), Health (319 degrees), Engineering Technologies (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (25 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Massachusetts Bay Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, Physicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Massachusetts Bay Community College are Science Technologies (6 degrees awarded), Health (319 degrees), Engineering Technologies (21 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (25 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Massachusetts Bay Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,659,352 people), Elementary & secondary schools (335,729 people), Outpatient care centers (329,925 people), Offices of physicians (208,829 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (181,809 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
14 degrees awarded
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
11 degrees awarded
Surgical Technologist
6 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Massachusetts Bay Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 14 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

335

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

375

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 335 degrees were awarded to men at Massachusetts Bay Community College, which is 0.893 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (375).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Massachusetts Bay Community College in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 1.69 times more than the 45 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Massachusetts Bay Community College in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 0.592 times less than the 76 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from Massachusetts Bay Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (25.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Massachusetts Bay Community College is Male and White (25.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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, 1.56% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
396 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
122 degrees awarded
Black or African American
99 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Massachusetts Bay Community College is white (396 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (122 degrees).

2.68% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
202 degrees awarded
White Female
194 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Massachusetts Bay Community College is white male (202 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (194 degrees).

Operations

Massachusetts Bay Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.32M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.51M (47.1%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Massachusetts Bay Community College had a total salary expenditure of 49M. Massachusetts Bay Community College employs 32 Professors, 24 Assistant professors and 17 Associate professors. Most academics at Massachusetts Bay Community College are Female Professor (17), Male Professor (15), and Female Assistant professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Massachusetts Bay Community College are: Management, with 64 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 50 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

Endowment

$5.32M

2023 Endowment

8.44%

decline from 2022

Massachusetts Bay Community College has an endowment valued at about $5.32M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Massachusetts Bay Community College declined 8.44% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $481k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Massachusetts Bay 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-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$23.5M

2023 Salaries

6.41%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Massachusetts Bay Community College paid a median of $23.5M in salaries, which represents 48% of their overall expenditure ($49M) and a 6.41% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.876% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.41% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$5.03M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Massachusetts Bay Community College paid a total of $5.03M to 73 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

64 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Massachusetts Bay Community College were Professor with 32 employees, Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Associate professor with 17 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Massachusetts Bay Community College were Management with 64 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 50 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Massachusetts Bay Community College was Female Professor with 17 employees, Male Professor with 15 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Massachusetts Bay Community College.

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