Community College of Baltimore County

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$2,928
2023 Average Net Price
$6,785
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
15,803
26.7% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
15.8%
278 Graduates

About

Community College of Baltimore County is a higher education institution located in Baltimore County, MD. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Community College of Baltimore County were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (503 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (232 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (102 degrees).

In 2023, 2,554 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Community College of Baltimore County. 61% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,063 degrees), 1.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (865 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Community College of Baltimore County is $2,928, which is $−5,325 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Community College of Baltimore County was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,654 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Community College of Baltimore County is $2,928, which is $5,325 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,785.

In 2023, 49% of undergraduate students attending Community College of Baltimore County received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,928
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Community College of Baltimore County was $2,928. The cost of tuition at Community College of Baltimore County is $−5,325 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Average Net Price

$6,785
2023 Value
0.949%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Community College of Baltimore County had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,785. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Community College of Baltimore County grew by 0.949%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,893
Room and Board
$1,430
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Community College of Baltimore County was of $9,893 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 $1,430. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

49%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at Community College of Baltimore County received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.77% with respect to 2022, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Community College of Baltimore County was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2654 total borrowers.

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Enrollment

Community College of Baltimore County had a total enrollment of 15,803 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Baltimore County is 4,219 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,584. This means that 26.7% of students enrolled at Community College of Baltimore County are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Community College of Baltimore County, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.8% Black or African American, 33% White, 7.93% Hispanic or Latino, 6.25% Asian, 4.32% Two or More Races, 0.304% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Community College of Baltimore County in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (19.1%), followed by White Male (16.6%) and White Female (15.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.7%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Community College of Baltimore County in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,803 students. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Baltimore County is 4,219 and the part-time enrollment is 11,584. This means that 26.7% of students enrolled at Community College of Baltimore County are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

55%
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 Community College of Baltimore County was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Community College of Baltimore County had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    5,974 enrolled students
  2. White
    5,217 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    1,253 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Community College of Baltimore County is 37.8% Black or African American, 33% White, 7.93% Hispanic or Latino, 6.25% Asian, 4.32% Two or More Races, 0.304% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% 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, 291 students (1.84%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 564 more women than men received degrees from Community College of Baltimore County. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Community College of Baltimore County is white (1,063 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (865 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Community College of Baltimore County is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (503 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (232 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (102 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Community College of Baltimore County, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (450 degrees awarded), Agriculture (79 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (605 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Community College of Baltimore County are Police officers (138,525 people), Other managers (118,267 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (114,747 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (61,404 people), and Secondary school teachers (59,906 people).

The most specialized majors at Community College of Baltimore County in 2023 are Protective Services (450 degrees awarded), Agriculture (79 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (605 degrees), Language & Linguistics (28 degrees), and Communication Technologies (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Community College of Baltimore County are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Community College of Baltimore County are Protective Services (450 degrees awarded), Agriculture (79 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (605 degrees), Language & Linguistics (28 degrees), and Communication Technologies (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Community College of Baltimore County are Justice, public order, & safety activities (321,233 people), Elementary & secondary schools (177,480 people), Computer Systems Design (86,206 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (72,483 people), and Construction (71,124 people).

The most specialized majors at Community College of Baltimore County are Protective Services (450 degrees awarded), Agriculture (79 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (605 degrees), Language & Linguistics (28 degrees), and Communication Technologies (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Community College of Baltimore County.
Most Common (2023)
  1. 503 degrees awarded
  2. 232 degrees awarded
  3. 102 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Community College of Baltimore County was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 503 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

995
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
1,559
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 995 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Baltimore County, which is 0.638 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,559).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 186 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Baltimore County in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.587 times less than the 317 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 317 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Baltimore County in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.7 times more than the 186 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

8%
100% Completion Time
16%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 8% of students graduating from Community College of Baltimore County completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 21% within 200%.

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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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
White Female
Highest Graduation Rate (28.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Community College of Baltimore County is Female and White (28.4% 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, 1.44% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    1,063 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    865 degrees awarded
  3. Asian
    160 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Community College of Baltimore County is white (1,063 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (865 degrees).

0.861% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    639 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    560 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    424 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Community College of Baltimore County is white female (639 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (560 degrees).

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Operations

Community College of Baltimore County has an endowment valued at nearly $9.68M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.19M (22.6%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Community College of Baltimore County had a total salary expenditure of 241M. Community College of Baltimore County employs 146 Assistant professors, 124 Associate professors and 81 Professors. Most academics at Community College of Baltimore County are Female Assistant professor (84), Female Associate professor (73), and Male Assistant professor (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Baltimore County are: Office and Administrative Support, with 245 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 155 employees, and Service with 129 employees.

Endowment

$9.68M
2023 Endowment
3.19%
growth from 2022

Community College of Baltimore County has an endowment valued at about $9.68M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Community College of Baltimore County grew 3.19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.88M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$128M
2023 Salaries
1.15%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Community College of Baltimore County paid a median of $128M in salaries, which represents 53.2% of their overall expenditure ($241M) and a 1.15% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.7% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.11% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

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Instructional Salaries

$36.9M
Instructional Salaries
390
Number of Employees

In 2023, Community College of Baltimore County paid a total of $36.9M to 390 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

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

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
146 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
245 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Community College of Baltimore County were Assistant professor with 146 employees, Associate professor with 124 employees, and Professor with 81 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Baltimore County were Office and Administrative Support with 245 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 155 employees, and Service with 129 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Assistant professor
  2. Female Associate professor
  3. Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Community College of Baltimore County was Female Assistant professor with 84 employees, Female Associate professor with 73 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 62 employees.

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