American Samoa Community College

www.amsamoa.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,500

2023 Average Net Price

$4,468

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

909

58.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

72.7%

8 Graduates

About

American Samoa Community College is a higher education institution located in Western District, AS. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at American Samoa Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (60 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (25 degrees), and Accounting (21 degrees).

In 2023, 212 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Samoa Community College. 72.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (195 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at American Samoa Community College is $4,500, which is $−7,691 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at American Samoa Community College is $4,500, which is $7,692 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,468.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending American Samoa Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,500

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at American Samoa Community College was $4,500. The cost of tuition at American Samoa Community College is $−7,692 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

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

Average Net Price

$4,468

2023 Value

8.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 American Samoa Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,468. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of American Samoa Community College grew by 8.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of American Samoa 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

$4,700

Room and Board

$3,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at American Samoa Community College was of $4,700 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 56.7% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,600. The cost of books and supplies increased by 38.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at American Samoa Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69% of undergraduate students at American Samoa Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 27.4% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Samoa 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.

Enrollment

American Samoa Community College had a total enrollment of 909 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at American Samoa Community College is 530 students and the part-time enrollment is 379. This means that 58.3% of students enrolled at American Samoa Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Samoa Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.5% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.98% Asian, and 0.11% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at American Samoa Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (64.5%), followed by Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Male (26.5%) and Asian Female (0.77%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Samoa Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 909 students. The full-time enrollment at American Samoa Community College is 530 and the part-time enrollment is 379. This means that 58.3% of students enrolled at American Samoa Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Samoa Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
795 enrolled students
Asian
18 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Samoa Community College is 87.5% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.98% Asian, and 0.11% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% 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, 3 students (0.33%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 94 more women than men received degrees from American Samoa Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Samoa Community College is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (195 degrees awarded).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at American Samoa Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (60 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (25 degrees) and Accounting (21 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Samoa Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (25 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (60 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 American Samoa Community College are Police officers (140,492 people), Other managers (107,955 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (93,827 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (68,547 people), and Paralegals & legal assistants (36,392 people).

The most specialized majors at American Samoa Community College in 2023 are Protective Services (25 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (60 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (1 degrees), and Legal (4 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 American Samoa Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at American Samoa Community College are Protective Services (25 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (6 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (60 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (1 degrees), and Legal (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 American Samoa Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
60 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
25 degrees awarded
Accounting
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at American Samoa Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 60 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

153

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 59 degrees were awarded to men at American Samoa Community College, which is 0.386 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (153).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 18 degrees were awarded to men at American Samoa Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.429 times less than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 42 degrees were awarded to men at American Samoa Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.33 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 100% of students graduating from American Samoa Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 100% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 100% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at American Samoa Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

195 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Samoa Community College is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (195 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female
140 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Male
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Samoa Community College is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders female (140 degrees awarded). There were 2.55 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, native hawaiian or other pacific islanders male (55 degrees).

Operations

American Samoa Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.28M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 90.9k (2.77%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, American Samoa Community College had a total salary expenditure of 18.6M. American Samoa Community College employs 64 Instructors, 0 No academic ranks. Most academics at American Samoa Community College are Female Instructor (33), Male Instructor (31), and Female No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Samoa Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 46 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 23 employees.

Endowment

$3.28M

2023 Endowment

5.05%

growth from 2022

American Samoa Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.28M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of American Samoa Community College grew 5.05% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at American Samoa 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.2M

2023 Salaries

4.57%

decline from 2022

In 2023, American Samoa Community College paid a median of $10.2M in salaries, which represents 55.1% of their overall expenditure ($18.6M) and a 4.57% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 32.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.47% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.26M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, American Samoa Community College paid a total of $3.26M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

64 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Samoa Community College were Instructor with 64 employees, and No academic rank with 0 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Samoa Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 46 employees, Management with 24 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Samoa Community College was Female Instructor with 33 employees, Male Instructor with 31 employees, and Female No academic rank with 0 employees.

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

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