Sampson Community College

https://www.sampsoncc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $2,736
    12.2% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $4,261
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,526
    25.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    56.5%
    61 Graduates

    About

    Sampson Community College is a higher education institution located in Sampson County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Sampson Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (122 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (58 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (19 degrees).

    In 2024, 675 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sampson Community College. 59.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (300 degrees), 1.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (232 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Sampson Community College is $2,736, which is $−5,424 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Sampson Community College is $2,736, which is $5,424 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,261.

    In 2024, 60% of undergraduate students attending Sampson Community College received financial aid through grants.

    Tuition Costs

    $2,736
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sampson Community College was $2,736. The cost of tuition at Sampson Community College is $−5,424 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $4,261
    2024 Value
    15.9%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Sampson Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,261. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Sampson Community College grew by 15.9%.

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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

    $11,516
    Room and Board
    $2,952
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Sampson Community College was of $11,516 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.34% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,952. The cost of books and supplies increased by 29% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    60%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    60% of undergraduate students at Sampson Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.64% with respect to 2023, when 61% 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

    Sampson Community College had a total enrollment of 1,526 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Sampson Community College is 386 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,140. This means that 25.3% of students enrolled at Sampson Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Sampson Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.3% White, 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Black or African American, 2.75% Two or More Races, 1.57% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.393% Asian, and 0.262% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Sampson Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.5%) and White Male (15.3%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    25.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Sampson Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,526 students. The full-time enrollment at Sampson Community College is 386 and the part-time enrollment is 1,140. This means that 25.3% of students enrolled at Sampson Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    66%
    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 Sampson Community College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Sampson Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      615 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      531 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      277 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Sampson Community College is 40.3% White, 34.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% Black or African American, 2.75% Two or More Races, 1.57% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.393% Asian, and 0.262% 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, 12 students (0.786%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 129 more women than men received degrees from Sampson Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sampson Community College is white (300 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (232 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Sampson Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (122 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (58 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (19 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sampson Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (94 degrees awarded), Construction (58 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (26 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sampson Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (97,292 people), Other managers (80,487 people), Secondary school teachers (49,785 people), Construction managers (47,063 people), and Postsecondary teachers (44,863 people).

    The most specialized majors at Sampson Community College in 2024 are Precision Production (94 degrees awarded), Construction (58 degrees), Language & Linguistics (26 degrees), Agriculture (31 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (129 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 Sampson Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Sampson Community College are Precision Production (94 degrees awarded), Construction (58 degrees), Language & Linguistics (26 degrees), Agriculture (31 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (129 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 Sampson Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (217,180 people), Construction (115,639 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (108,149 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (60,557 people), and Computer Systems Design (45,259 people).

    The most specialized majors at Sampson Community College are Precision Production (94 degrees awarded), Construction (58 degrees), Language & Linguistics (26 degrees), Agriculture (31 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (129 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 Sampson Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      24 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Assistant
      9 degrees awarded
    3. General Cosmetology
      6 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Sampson Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 24 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    273
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    402
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 273 degrees were awarded to men at Sampson Community College, which is 0.679 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (402).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Sampson Community College in Welding Technology, which is 9.44 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Sampson Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.3 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    43%
    100% Completion Time
    52%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 43% of students graduating from Sampson Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      300 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      232 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      104 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Sampson Community College is white (300 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (232 degrees).

    0.741% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      182 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      168 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      166 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sampson Community College is white female (182 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (168 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Sampson Community College had a total salary expenditure of 22.7M. Sampson Community College employs 69 Instructors. Most academics at Sampson Community College are Female Instructor (47), and Male Instructor (22).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sampson Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $9.91M
    2024 Salaries
    6.07%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Sampson Community College paid a median of $9.91M in salaries, which represents 43.7% of their overall expenditure ($22.7M) and a 6.07% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.76% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.45% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.69M
    Instructional Salaries
    69
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Sampson Community College paid a total of $4.69M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 47.4% 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 Sampson Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

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