Massasoit Community College

www.massasoit.mass.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$576

2021 Average Net Price

$8,413

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.57%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

5,482

35% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

16.1%

134 Graduates

About

Massasoit Community College is a higher education institution located in Plymouth County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Massasoit Community College were General Business Administration & Management (99 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (98 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (80 degrees).

In 2021, 826 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Massasoit Community College. 60% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (485 degrees), 2.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (195 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Massasoit Community College is $576, which is $−7,392 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Massasoit Community College is $576, which is $−7,392 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,413.

In 2021, 52% of undergraduate students attending Massasoit Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$576

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Massasoit Community College was $576. The cost of tuition at Massasoit Community College is $−7,392 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$8,413

2021 Value

3.63%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Massasoit Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,413. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Massasoit Community College grew by 3.63%.

This chart compares the average net price of Massasoit 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

$6,645

Room and Board

$1,440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Massasoit Community College was of $6,645 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,440. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Massasoit Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 13% with respect to 2020, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Massasoit 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.

3.57%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Massasoit Community College was 3.57%, which represents 28 out of the 785 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

Massasoit Community College had a total enrollment of 5,482 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Massasoit Community College is 1,920 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,562. This means that 35% of students enrolled at Massasoit Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Massasoit Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.9% White, 33.4% Black or African American, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.61% Two or More Races, 2.32% Asian, 0.401% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0547% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Massasoit Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.1%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Black or African American Female (16.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Massasoit Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,482 students. The full-time enrollment at Massasoit Community College is 1,920 and the part-time enrollment is 3,562. This means that 35% of students enrolled at Massasoit Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 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 Massasoit Community College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Massasoit Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,459 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,832 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
526 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Massasoit Community College is 44.9% White, 33.4% Black or African American, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.61% Two or More Races, 2.32% Asian, 0.401% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0547% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% 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, 283 students (5.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 166 more women than men received degrees from Massasoit Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Massasoit Community College is white (485 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (195 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Massasoit Community College is General Business Administration & Management (99 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (98 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (80 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Massasoit Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (83 degrees awarded), Protective Services (85 degrees), and Human Sciences (22 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 Massasoit Community College are Social workers, all other (272,623 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (223,711 people), Other managers (187,100 people), Police officers (148,268 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (102,013 people).

The most specialized majors at Massasoit Community College in 2021 are Interdisciplinary Studies (83 degrees awarded), Protective Services (85 degrees), Human Sciences (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (27 degrees), and Psychology (37 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Massasoit Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Massasoit Community College are Interdisciplinary Studies (83 degrees awarded), Protective Services (85 degrees), Human Sciences (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (27 degrees), and Psychology (37 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Massasoit Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (600,969 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (404,401 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (338,491 people), Individual & family services (264,645 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (257,985 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
99 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
98 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
80 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Massasoit Community College was General Business Administration & Management with 99 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

330

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

496

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 330 degrees were awarded to men at Massasoit Community College, which is 0.665 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (496).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Massasoit Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.15 times more than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Massasoit Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 7.33 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 6% of students graduating from Massasoit Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Massasoit Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (25% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 7.46% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
485 degrees awarded
Black or African American
195 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
75 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Massasoit Community College is white (485 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (195 degrees).

4% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
284 degrees awarded
White Male
201 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Massasoit Community College is white female (284 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (201 degrees).

Operations

Massasoit Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.59M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.19M (123%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Massasoit Community College had a total salary expenditure of 69.8M. Massasoit Community College employs 43 Professors, 41 Associate professors and 13 Assistant professors. Most academics at Massasoit Community College are Male Professor (25), Female Associate professor (25), and Female Professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Massasoit Community College are: Management, with 67 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 56 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 51 employees.

Endowment

$2.59M

2021 Endowment

16.3%

growth from 2020

Massasoit Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.59M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Massasoit Community College grew 16.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.7M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

Salary Expenditure

$35.2M

2021 Salaries

1.3%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Massasoit Community College paid a median of $35.2M in salaries, which represents 50.4% of their overall expenditure ($69.8M) and a 1.3% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.27M

Instructional Salaries

103

Number of Employees

In 2021, Massasoit Community College paid a total of $7.27M to 103 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

67 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Massasoit Community College were Professor with 43 employees, Associate professor with 41 employees, and Assistant professor with 13 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Massasoit Community College were Management with 67 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 56 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Massasoit Community College was Male Professor with 25 employees, Female Associate professor with 25 employees, and Female Professor with 18 employees.

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