Niagara County Community College

www.niagaracc.suny.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $5,136
    2024 Average Net Price
    $6,823
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    4,547
    51.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    31.8%
    249 Graduates

    About

    Niagara County Community College is a higher education institution located in Niagara County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Niagara County Community College were Registered Nursing (78 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (64 degrees), and Humanistic Studies (44 degrees).

    In 2024, 876 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Niagara County 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 (684 degrees), 9.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Niagara County Community College is $5,136, which is $−3,024 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Niagara County Community College is $5,136, which is $3,024 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,823.

    In 2024, 43% of undergraduate students attending Niagara County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $5,136
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Niagara County Community College was $5,136. The cost of tuition at Niagara County Community College is $−3,024 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $6,823
    2024 Value
    2.31%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Niagara County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,823. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Niagara County Community College grew by 2.31%.

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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

    $13,120
    Room and Board
    $884
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Niagara County Community College was of $13,120 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 69.6% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $884. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 41.1% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    43%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    20%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    43% of undergraduate students at Niagara County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.44% with respect to 2023, when 45% 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

    Niagara County Community College had a total enrollment of 4,547 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Niagara County Community College is 2,326 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,221. This means that 51.2% of students enrolled at Niagara County Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Niagara County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.6% White, 12% Black or African American, 6.09% Two or More Races, 5.83% Hispanic or Latino, 2.77% Asian, 0.77% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.022% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Niagara County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.1%), followed by White Male (28.9%) and Black or African American Female (8.8%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    51.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Niagara County Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,547 students. The full-time enrollment at Niagara County Community College is 2,326 and the part-time enrollment is 2,221. This means that 51.2% of students enrolled at Niagara County Community College 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 Niagara County Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Niagara County Community College 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
      3,210 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      544 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      277 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Niagara County Community College is 70.6% White, 12% Black or African American, 6.09% Two or More Races, 5.83% Hispanic or Latino, 2.77% Asian, 0.77% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.022% 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, 63 students (1.39%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 176 more women than men received degrees from Niagara County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Niagara County Community College is white (684 degrees awarded). There were 9.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Niagara County Community College is Registered Nursing (78 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (64 degrees) and Humanistic Studies (44 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Niagara County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (52 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (111 degrees), and Communication Technologies (10 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Niagara County Community College are Other managers (85,465 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (47,082 people), Software developers (45,810 people), Secondary school teachers (39,167 people), and Physical therapists (36,298 people).

    The most specialized majors at Niagara County Community College in 2024 are Agriculture (52 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (111 degrees), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), Engineering Technologies (24 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Niagara County Community College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Niagara County Community College are Agriculture (52 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (111 degrees), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), Engineering Technologies (24 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Niagara County Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (128,659 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (90,962 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (86,366 people), Computer Systems Design (76,103 people), and Construction (68,707 people).

    The most specialized majors at Niagara County Community College are Agriculture (52 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (111 degrees), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), Engineering Technologies (24 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 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 Niagara County Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      59 degrees awarded
    2. Culinary Arts & Chef Training
      25 degrees awarded
    3. General Applied Horticulture Operations
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Niagara County Community College was General Business Administration & Management with 59 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    350
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    526
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 350 degrees were awarded to men at Niagara County Community College, which is 0.665 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (526).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Niagara County Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.51 times more than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Niagara County Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 7.67 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    21%
    100% Completion Time
    31%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 21% of students graduating from Niagara County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      684 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      69 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      54 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Niagara County Community College is white (684 degrees awarded). There were 9.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      644 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      635 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      621 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Niagara County Community College is white female (644 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (635 degrees).

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    Operations

    Niagara County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.51M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.23M (16.4%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Niagara County Community College had a total salary expenditure of 41.8M. Niagara County Community College employs 36 Professors, 19 Assistant professors and 16 Instructors. Most academics at Niagara County Community College are Female Professor (21), Male Professor (15), and Female Assistant professor (12).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Niagara County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 57 employees, Management, with 39 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees.

    Endowment

    $7.51M
    2024 Endowment
    18.6%
    growth from 2023

    Niagara County Community College has an endowment valued at about $7.51M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Niagara County Community College grew 18.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.1M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $22.8M
    2024 Salaries
    7.73%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Niagara County Community College paid a median of $22.8M in salaries, which represents 54.5% of their overall expenditure ($41.8M) and a 7.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.56% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.38% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $6.77M
    Instructional Salaries
    84
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Niagara County Community College paid a total of $6.77M to 84 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.7% 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 Niagara County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees, Management with 39 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees.

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