Bergen Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,660

2.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,955

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

11,801

51.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

23.9%

384 Graduates

About

Bergen Community College is a higher education institution located in Bergen County, NJ. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bergen Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,256 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (88 degrees), and Dental Hygiene (38 degrees).

In 2023, 1,658 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bergen Community College. 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (587 degrees), 1.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (557 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bergen Community College is $3,660, which is $−4,593 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bergen Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,691 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bergen Community College is $3,660, which is $4,593 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,955.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending Bergen Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,660

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bergen Community College was $3,660. The cost of tuition at Bergen Community College is $−4,593 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$8,955

2023 Value

1.43%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bergen Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,955. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bergen Community College grew by 1.43%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bergen 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

$12,780

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bergen Community College was of $12,780 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 $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Bergen Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bergen 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bergen Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1691 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

Bergen Community College had a total enrollment of 11,801 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bergen Community College is 6,123 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,678. This means that 51.9% of students enrolled at Bergen Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bergen Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.5% Hispanic or Latino, 27.8% White, 9.19% Asian, 7.19% Black or African American, 1.66% Two or More Races, 0.229% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.178% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bergen Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.5%) and White Male (15.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bergen Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,801 students. The full-time enrollment at Bergen Community College is 6,123 and the part-time enrollment is 5,678. This means that 51.9% of students enrolled at Bergen Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

64%

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 Bergen Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Bergen Community College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
4,899 enrolled students
White
3,284 enrolled students
Asian
1,085 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bergen Community College is 41.5% Hispanic or Latino, 27.8% White, 9.19% Asian, 7.19% Black or African American, 1.66% Two or More Races, 0.229% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.178% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 871 students (7.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 218 more women than men received degrees from Bergen Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bergen Community College is white (587 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (557 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bergen Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,256 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (88 degrees) and Dental Hygiene (38 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bergen Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,256 degrees awarded), Agriculture (30 degrees), and Communication Technologies (9 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 Bergen Community College are Registered nurses (1,468,056 people), Medical & health services managers (164,538 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,731 people), Other managers (152,870 people), and Pharmacists (136,652 people).

The most specialized majors at Bergen Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,256 degrees awarded), Agriculture (30 degrees), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), Health (239 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (19 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 Bergen Community College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Bergen Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,256 degrees awarded), Agriculture (30 degrees), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), Health (239 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (19 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 Bergen Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,556,319 people), Elementary & secondary schools (501,034 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (285,416 people), Outpatient care centers (265,951 people), and Offices of physicians (221,224 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,256 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
88 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
38 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Bergen Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,256 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

720

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

938

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 720 degrees were awarded to men at Bergen Community College, which is 0.768 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (938).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 584 degrees were awarded to men at Bergen Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.869 times less than the 672 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 672 degrees were awarded to men at Bergen Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.15 times more than the 584 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from Bergen Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (37.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bergen Community College is Female and Asian (37.3% 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, 4.43% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
587 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
557 degrees awarded
Asian
186 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bergen Community College is white (587 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (557 degrees).

7.42% of degree recipients (123 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
330 degrees awarded
White Female
329 degrees awarded
White Male
258 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bergen Community College is hispanic or latino female (330 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (329 degrees).

Operations

Bergen Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.36M (11.5%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Bergen Community College had a total salary expenditure of 143M. Bergen Community College employs 62 Professors, 59 Assistant professors and 46 Associate professors. Most academics at Bergen Community College are Female Assistant professor (36), Male Professor (34), and Female Professor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bergen Community College are: Management, with 78 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 73 employees, and Service with 67 employees.

Endowment

$11.8M

2023 Endowment

Bergen Community College has an endowment valued at about $11.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Bergen Community College grew 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.02M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bergen 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-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$58M

2023 Salaries

0.0256%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Bergen Community College paid a median of $58M in salaries, which represents 40.5% of their overall expenditure ($143M) and a 0.0256% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$16.2M

Instructional Salaries

185

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bergen Community College paid a total of $16.2M to 185 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.9% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

62 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

78 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bergen Community College were Professor with 62 employees, Assistant professor with 59 employees, and Associate professor with 46 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bergen Community College were Management with 78 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 73 employees, and Service with 67 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bergen Community College was Female Assistant professor with 36 employees, Male Professor with 34 employees, and Female Professor with 28 employees.

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

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