Middlesex Community College (166887)

https://www.middlesex.mass.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $576
    2024 Average Net Price
    $2,430
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    9,374
    18.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    23.4%
    134 Graduates

    About

    Middlesex Community College (166887) is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Middlesex Community College (166887) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (153 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (139 degrees), and General Studies (66 degrees).

    In 2024, 849 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Middlesex Community College (166887). 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (467 degrees), 3.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (140 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Middlesex Community College (166887) is $576, which is $−7,584 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Middlesex Community College (166887) is $576, which is $7,584 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,430.

    In 2024, 35% of undergraduate students attending Middlesex Community College (166887) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $576
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Middlesex Community College (166887) was $576. The cost of tuition at Middlesex Community College (166887) is $−7,584 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $2,430
    2024 Value
    18.6%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Middlesex Community College (166887) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,430. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Middlesex Community College (166887) grew by 18.6%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,500
    Room and Board
    $1,100
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Middlesex Community College (166887) was of $10,500 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 19.2% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    35%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    5%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    35% of undergraduate students at Middlesex Community College (166887) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 57.8% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Middlesex Community College (166887) had a total enrollment of 9,374 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Middlesex Community College (166887) is 1,765 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,609. This means that 18.8% of students enrolled at Middlesex Community College (166887) are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Middlesex Community College (166887), both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.3% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16% Asian, 8.72% Black or African American, 3.71% Two or More Races, 0.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0533% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Middlesex Community College (166887) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.6%), followed by White Male (23%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    18.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Middlesex Community College (166887) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,374 students. The full-time enrollment at Middlesex Community College (166887) is 1,765 and the part-time enrollment is 7,609. This means that 18.8% of students enrolled at Middlesex Community College (166887) are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    64%
    2024 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 Middlesex Community College (166887) was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Middlesex Community College (166887) had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      4,251 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      1,760 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      1,503 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Middlesex Community College (166887) is 45.3% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16% Asian, 8.72% Black or African American, 3.71% Two or More Races, 0.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0533% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 169 students (1.8%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 227 more women than men received degrees from Middlesex Community College (166887). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Middlesex Community College (166887) is white (467 degrees awarded). There were 3.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (140 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Middlesex Community College (166887) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (153 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (139 degrees) and General Studies (66 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Middlesex Community College (166887), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (81 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (219 degrees), and Legal (22 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Police officers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Middlesex Community College (166887) are Police officers (139,490 people), Other managers (107,461 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (84,122 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (55,826 people), and Software developers (48,763 people).

    The most specialized majors at Middlesex Community College (166887) in 2024 are Science Technologies (81 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (219 degrees), Legal (22 degrees), Protective Services (36 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Middlesex Community College (166887) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Middlesex Community College (166887) are Science Technologies (81 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (219 degrees), Legal (22 degrees), Protective Services (36 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Middlesex Community College (166887) are Justice, public order, & safety activities (325,481 people), Elementary & secondary schools (188,611 people), Computer Systems Design (87,666 people), Construction (76,022 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (74,429 people).

    The most specialized majors at Middlesex Community College (166887) are Science Technologies (81 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (219 degrees), Legal (22 degrees), Protective Services (36 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Middlesex Community College (166887).
    Dental Assisting
    Most Common (2024)
    4 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Middlesex Community College (166887) was Dental Assisting with 4 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    311
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    538
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 311 degrees were awarded to men at Middlesex Community College (166887), which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (538).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Middlesex Community College (166887) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.986 times less than the 72 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Middlesex Community College (166887) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.83 times more than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    10%
    100% Completion Time
    23%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 10% of students graduating from Middlesex Community College (166887) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      467 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      140 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      117 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Middlesex Community College (166887) is white (467 degrees awarded). There were 3.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (140 degrees).

    0.236% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      645 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      606 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      534 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Middlesex Community College (166887) is white female (645 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (606 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Middlesex Community College (166887) had a total salary expenditure of 75.6M. Middlesex Community College (166887) employs 75 Professors, 14 Assistant professors and 10 Associate professors. Most academics at Middlesex Community College (166887) are Female Professor (50), Male Professor (25), and Female Associate professor (8).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Middlesex Community College (166887) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 63 employees, Management, with 60 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees.

    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $4.39M - Federal
    2. $9.53M - State
    3. $2.73M - Local

    As of 2024, Middlesex Community College (166887) received $4.39M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.53M from state grants and contracts, and $2.73M from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $42.3M
    2024 Salaries
    7.94%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Middlesex Community College (166887) paid a median of $42.3M in salaries, which represents 56% of their overall expenditure ($75.6M) and a 7.94% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.29% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.497% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $7.68M
    Instructional Salaries
    99
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Middlesex Community College (166887) paid a total of $7.68M to 99 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Middlesex Community College (166887) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 63 employees, Management with 60 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees.

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