Massasoit Community College

www.massasoit.mass.edu

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$576

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$8,730

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

11.1%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

5,665

35.6% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

19.1%

177 Graduates

About

Massasoit Community College is a higher education institution located in Plymouth County, MA. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Massasoit Community College were N/A.

In 2020, 788 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Massasoit Community College. 59.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (482 degrees), 2.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (173 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Massasoit Community College is $576, which is $−7,404 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Massasoit Community College is $576, which is $−7,404 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,730.

In 2020, 46% of undergraduate students attending Massasoit Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$576

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Massasoit Community College was $576. The cost of tuition at Massasoit Community College is $−7,404 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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

Average Net Price

$8,730

2020 Value

1.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Massasoit Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,730. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Massasoit Community College grew by 1.86%.

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 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,440. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. 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

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at Massasoit Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 2.22% with respect to 2019, when 45% 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.

11.1%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Massasoit Community College was 11.1%, which represents 99 out of the 891 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 has a total enrollment of 5,665 students. The full-time enrollment at Massasoit Community College is 2,016 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,649. This means that 35.6% of students enrolled at Massasoit Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Massasoit Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.6% White, 29.2% Black or African American, 8.49% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Two or More Races, 2.22% Asian, 0.229% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0883% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Massasoit Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (23.3%), followed by White Female (22.6%) and Black or African American Female (17.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Massasoit Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,665 students. The full-time enrollment at Massasoit Community College is 2,016 and the part-time enrollment is 3,649. This means that 35.6% of students enrolled at Massasoit Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% 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

57%

2020 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 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Massasoit Community College had a retention rate lower 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

White
2,696
Black or African American
1,657
Hispanic or Latino
481

The enrolled student population at Massasoit Community College is 47.6% White, 29.2% Black or African American, 8.49% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Two or More Races, 2.22% Asian, 0.229% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0883% 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 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 453 students (8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 146 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 (482 degrees awarded). There were 2.79 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (173 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Massasoit Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (87 degrees awarded), Protective Services (79 degrees), and Human Sciences (24 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 Massasoit Community College are Registered nurses (1,333,881 people), Medical & health services managers (161,949 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (148,812 people), Physicians (139,301 people), and Pharmacists (138,078 people).

The most specialized majors at Massasoit Community College are Interdisciplinary Studies (87 degrees awarded), Protective Services (79 degrees), Human Sciences (24 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees), and Health (167 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

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 Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Petroleum, mining & geological engineers, including mining safety engineers

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 Massasoit Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,536,891 people), Elementary & secondary schools (399,564 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (334,307 people), Outpatient care centers (243,998 people), and Offices of physicians (210,650 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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Massasoit Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

321

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

467

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 321 degrees were awarded to men at Massasoit Community College, which is 0.687 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (467).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Massasoit Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.37 times more than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 96 degrees were awarded to women at Massasoit Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 4.17 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

19%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 5% 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 25% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Massasoit Community College is Male and Asian (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 5.08% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
482 degrees awarded
Black or African American
173 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Massasoit Community College is white (482 degrees awarded). There were 2.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (173 degrees).

3.93% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
274 degrees awarded
White Male
208 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
118 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Massasoit Community College is white female (274 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (208 degrees).

Operations

Massasoit Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.23M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $480k (21.5%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Massasoit Community College had a total salary expenditure of $68.9M. Massasoit Community College employs 41 Professors, 38 Associate professors, and 17 Assistant professors. Most academics at Massasoit Community College are Male Professors (23), Female Associate professors(23), and Female Professors (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Massasoit Community College are: Management, with 68 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 59 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 51 employees.

Endowment

$2.23M

2020 Endowment

11.5%

growth from 2019

Massasoit Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.23M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Massasoit Community College grew 11.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.19M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.44M - Federal
$2.41M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Massasoit Community College received $2.44M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.41M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$34.7M

2020 Salaries

1.31%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Massasoit Community College paid a median of $34.7M in salaries, which represents 50.4% of their overall expenditure ($68.9M) and a 1.31% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.68% decline from 2018 and a 6.9% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.48M

Instructional Salaries

106

Number of Employees

In 2020, Massasoit Community College paid a total of $7.48M to 106 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Massasoit Community College were Professor with 41 employees; Associate professor with 38 employees; and Associate professor with 17 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Massasoit Community College were Management with 68 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Massasoit Community College was Male Professor with 23 employees, Female Associate professor with 23 employees, and Female Professor with 18 employees.

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