Herkimer County Community College

www.herkimer.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,116

2023 Average Net Price

$9,577

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,863

50.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28%

126 Graduates

About

Herkimer County Community College is a higher education institution located in Herkimer County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Herkimer County Community College were General Studies (68 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (18 degrees).

In 2023, 337 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Herkimer County Community College. 59.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (257 degrees), 7.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Herkimer County Community College is $5,116, which is $−3,137 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Herkimer County Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 678 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Herkimer County Community College is $5,116, which is $3,137 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,577.

In 2023, 49% of undergraduate students attending Herkimer County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,116

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Herkimer County Community College was $5,116. The cost of tuition at Herkimer County Community College is $−3,137 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$9,577

2023 Value

6.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Herkimer County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,577. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Herkimer County Community College grew by 6.72%.

This chart compares the average net price of Herkimer County 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

$12,990

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Herkimer County Community College was of $12,990 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.25% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.7% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at Herkimer County Community College 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.

This chart compares the average award discount at Herkimer County 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 Herkimer County Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 678 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

Herkimer County Community College had a total enrollment of 1,863 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Herkimer County Community College is 940 students and the part-time enrollment is 923. This means that 50.5% of students enrolled at Herkimer County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Herkimer County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.8% White, 11.9% Black or African American, 7.35% Hispanic or Latino, 1.99% Two or More Races, 1.83% Asian, and 1.18% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Herkimer County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.6%), followed by White Male (24.9%) and Black or African American Female (8.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Herkimer County Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,863 students. The full-time enrollment at Herkimer County Community College is 940 and the part-time enrollment is 923. This means that 50.5% of students enrolled at Herkimer County 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 Herkimer County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

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 Herkimer County Community College was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Herkimer County Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,264 enrolled students
Black or African American
222 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
137 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Herkimer County Community College is 67.8% White, 11.9% Black or African American, 7.35% Hispanic or Latino, 1.99% Two or More Races, 1.83% Asian, and 1.18% 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, 105 students (5.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 61 more women than men received degrees from Herkimer County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Herkimer County Community College is white (257 degrees awarded). There were 7.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Herkimer County Community College is General Studies (68 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Herkimer County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (47 degrees awarded), Legal (16 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (90 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Herkimer County Community College are Accountants & auditors (1,020,326 people), Other managers (781,449 people), Financial managers (523,075 people), Chief executives & legislators (403,114 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (264,332 people).

The most specialized majors at Herkimer County Community College in 2023 are Protective Services (47 degrees awarded), Legal (16 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (90 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (11 degrees), and Business (90 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 Herkimer County Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Herkimer County Community College are Protective Services (47 degrees awarded), Legal (16 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (90 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (11 degrees), and Business (90 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Herkimer County Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (356,035 people), Elementary & secondary schools (289,994 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (215,309 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (166,803 people), and Individual & family services (130,784 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
68 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
36 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Herkimer County Community College was General Studies with 68 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

138

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

199

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Herkimer County Community College, which is 0.693 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (199).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Herkimer County Community College in General Studies, which is 1.43 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Herkimer County Community College in General Studies, which is 0.7 times less than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% of students graduating from Herkimer County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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 Herkimer County Community College 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, 0.794% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
257 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Herkimer County Community College is white (257 degrees awarded). There were 7.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

0.89% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
154 degrees awarded
White Male
103 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Herkimer County Community College is white female (154 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (103 degrees).

Operations

Herkimer County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.25M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 392k (31.5%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Herkimer County Community College had a total salary expenditure of 29M. Herkimer County Community College employs 20 Assistant professors, 11 Professors and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at Herkimer County Community College are Male Assistant professor (12), Female Assistant professor (8), and Female Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Herkimer County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 41 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

Endowment

$1.25M

2023 Endowment

4.07%

growth from 2022

Herkimer County Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.25M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Herkimer County Community College grew 4.07% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.55M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Herkimer County 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 Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.1M

2023 Salaries

6.54%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Herkimer County Community College paid a median of $10.1M in salaries, which represents 34.7% of their overall expenditure ($29M) and a 6.54% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.36% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.43% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.55M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Herkimer County Community College paid a total of $2.55M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.4% 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

20 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Herkimer County Community College were Assistant professor with 20 employees, Professor with 11 employees, and Associate professor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Herkimer County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Herkimer County Community College was Male Assistant professor with 12 employees, Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Female Associate professor with 7 employees.

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

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