Allegany College of Maryland

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,870

2023 Average Net Price

$9,279

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,665

32.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

44.8%

138 Graduates

About

Allegany College of Maryland is a higher education institution located in Allegany County, MD. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Allegany College of Maryland were Registered Nursing (163 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (69 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (50 degrees).

In 2023, 607 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Allegany College of Maryland. 76.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (511 degrees), 10 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Allegany College of Maryland is $3,870, which is $−4,383 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Allegany College of Maryland was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 661 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Allegany College of Maryland is $3,870, which is $4,383 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,279.

In 2023, 86% of undergraduate students attending Allegany College of Maryland received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,870

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Allegany College of Maryland was $3,870. The cost of tuition at Allegany College of Maryland is $−4,383 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$9,279

2023 Value

6.68%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Allegany College of Maryland had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,279. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Allegany College of Maryland grew by 6.68%.

This chart compares the average net price of Allegany College of Maryland (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

$10,800

Room and Board

$1,596

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Allegany College of Maryland was of $10,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,596. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.64% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Allegany College of Maryland received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.52% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Allegany College of Maryland (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Allegany College of Maryland was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 661 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

Allegany College of Maryland had a total enrollment of 2,665 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Allegany College of Maryland is 861 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,804. This means that 32.3% of students enrolled at Allegany College of Maryland are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Allegany College of Maryland, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 3.98% Two or More Races, 3.56% Hispanic or Latino, 1.01% Asian, 0.075% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0375% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Allegany College of Maryland in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.2%), followed by White Male (25.6%) and Black or African American Male (6.58%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Allegany College of Maryland in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,665 students. The full-time enrollment at Allegany College of Maryland is 861 and the part-time enrollment is 1,804. This means that 32.3% of students enrolled at Allegany College of Maryland are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2023 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 Allegany College of Maryland was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Allegany College of Maryland had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,080 enrolled students
Black or African American
287 enrolled students
Two or More Races
106 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Allegany College of Maryland is 78% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 3.98% Two or More Races, 3.56% Hispanic or Latino, 1.01% Asian, 0.075% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0375% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 29 students (1.09%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 325 more women than men received degrees from Allegany College of Maryland. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Allegany College of Maryland is white (511 degrees awarded). There were 10 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Allegany College of Maryland is Registered Nursing (163 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (69 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (50 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Allegany College of Maryland, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (10 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (15 degrees), and Health (319 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 Allegany College of Maryland are Registered nurses (1,465,601 people), Medical & health services managers (163,251 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,472 people), Other managers (153,368 people), and Pharmacists (135,218 people).

The most specialized majors at Allegany College of Maryland in 2023 are Communication Technologies (10 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (15 degrees), Health (319 degrees), Engineering Technologies (24 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (133 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Allegany College of Maryland are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Allegany College of Maryland are Communication Technologies (10 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (15 degrees), Health (319 degrees), Engineering Technologies (24 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (133 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Allegany College of Maryland are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,513,650 people), Elementary & secondary schools (332,748 people), Outpatient care centers (248,382 people), Offices of physicians (209,050 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (172,305 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
163 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
69 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
50 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Allegany College of Maryland was Registered Nursing with 163 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

141

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

466

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Allegany College of Maryland, which is 0.303 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (466).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Allegany College of Maryland by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Allegany College of Maryland in General Management Information Systems, which is 3.83 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 148 degrees were awarded to men at Allegany College of Maryland in Registered Nursing, which is 9.87 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Allegany College of Maryland completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Allegany College of Maryland is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0.725% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
511 degrees awarded
Black or African American
51 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Allegany College of Maryland is white (511 degrees awarded). There were 10 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (51 degrees).

0.824% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
398 degrees awarded
White Male
113 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Allegany College of Maryland is white female (398 degrees awarded). There were 3.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (113 degrees).

Operations

Allegany College of Maryland has an endowment valued at nearly $21M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 364k (1.73%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Allegany College of Maryland had a total salary expenditure of 39.6M. Allegany College of Maryland employs 32 Assistant professors, 32 Associate professors and 27 Professors. Most academics at Allegany College of Maryland are Female Assistant professor (21), Female Associate professor (20), and Female Professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Allegany College of Maryland are: Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 33 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Endowment

$21M

2023 Endowment

3.26%

growth from 2022

Allegany College of Maryland has an endowment valued at about $21M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Allegany College of Maryland grew 3.26% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $15.2M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Allegany College of Maryland (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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.6M

2023 Salaries

5.93%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Allegany College of Maryland paid a median of $18.6M in salaries, which represents 47% of their overall expenditure ($39.6M) and a 5.93% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.53% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.96% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.5M

Instructional Salaries

100

Number of Employees

In 2023, Allegany College of Maryland paid a total of $6.5M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Allegany College of Maryland were Assistant professor with 32 employees, Associate professor with 32 employees, and Professor with 27 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Allegany College of Maryland were Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Allegany College of Maryland was Female Assistant professor with 21 employees, Female Associate professor with 20 employees, and Female Professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Allegany College of Maryland.

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