Macomb Community College

www.macomb.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,330

4.72% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$5,317

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

15,983

31.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

16.1%

253 Graduates

About

Macomb Community College is a higher education institution located in Macomb County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Macomb Community College were General Studies (789 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (327 degrees), and General Business (178 degrees).

In 2023, 2,588 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Macomb Community College. 58.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,843 degrees), 6.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (264 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Macomb Community College is $3,330, which is $−4,923 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Macomb Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,762 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Macomb Community College is $3,330, which is $4,923 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,317.

In 2023, 44% of undergraduate students attending Macomb Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,330

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Macomb Community College was $3,330. The cost of tuition at Macomb Community College is $−4,923 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$5,317

2023 Value

4.62%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Macomb Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,317. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Macomb Community College grew by 4.62%.

This chart compares the average net price of Macomb 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

$8,416

Room and Board

$1,882

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Macomb Community College was of $8,416 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.01% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,882. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.95% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Macomb Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 55.1% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Macomb 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 Macomb Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1762 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

Macomb Community College had a total enrollment of 15,983 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Macomb Community College is 4,983 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,000. This means that 31.2% of students enrolled at Macomb Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Macomb Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.2% White, 14.1% Black or African American, 6.41% Asian, 5.12% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Two or More Races, 0.413% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.106% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Macomb Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by White Male (31.2%) and Black or African American Female (9.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Macomb Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,983 students. The full-time enrollment at Macomb Community College is 4,983 and the part-time enrollment is 11,000. This means that 31.2% of students enrolled at Macomb 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 Macomb 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 Macomb Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Macomb Community College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
10,257 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,260 enrolled students
Asian
1,025 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Macomb Community College is 64.2% White, 14.1% Black or African American, 6.41% Asian, 5.12% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Two or More Races, 0.413% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.106% 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, 695 students (4.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 438 more women than men received degrees from Macomb Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Macomb Community College is white (1,843 degrees awarded). There were 6.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (264 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Macomb Community College is General Studies (789 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (327 degrees) and General Business (178 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Macomb Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (193 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,118 degrees), and Precision Production (62 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Macomb Community College are Software developers (614,787 people), Other managers (176,478 people), Computer occupations, all other (127,738 people), Computer & information systems managers (119,103 people), and Computer support specialists (90,726 people).

The most specialized majors at Macomb Community College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (193 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,118 degrees), Precision Production (62 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (102 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (166 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 Macomb Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Macomb Community College are Engineering Technologies (193 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,118 degrees), Precision Production (62 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (102 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (166 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 Macomb Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (610,196 people), Computer Systems Design (547,606 people), Banking & related activities (492,256 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (483,669 people), and Construction (426,776 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
789 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
327 degrees awarded
General Business
178 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Macomb Community College was General Studies with 789 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,075

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,513

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,075 degrees were awarded to men at Macomb Community College, which is 0.711 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,513).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 298 degrees were awarded to men at Macomb Community College in General Studies, which is 0.604 times less than the 493 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 493 degrees were awarded to men at Macomb Community College in General Studies, which is 1.65 times more than the 298 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

12%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 3% of students graduating from Macomb Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 12% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 18% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (19%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Macomb Community College is Female and White (19% 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, 1.98% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,843 degrees awarded
Black or African American
264 degrees awarded
Asian
134 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Macomb Community College is white (1,843 degrees awarded). There were 6.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (264 degrees).

4.25% of degree recipients (110 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,032 degrees awarded
White Male
811 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
194 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Macomb Community College is white female (1,032 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (811 degrees).

Operations

Macomb Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $33M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.17M (3.55%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Macomb Community College had a total salary expenditure of 165M. Macomb Community College employs 157 Professors, 33 Instructors and 1 Lecturers. Most academics at Macomb Community College are Male Professor (80), Female Professor (77), and Female Instructor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Macomb Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 114 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 78 employees, and Management with 75 employees.

Endowment

$33M

2023 Endowment

24.2%

growth from 2022

Macomb Community College has an endowment valued at about $33M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Macomb Community College grew 24.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.2M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Macomb 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$67.4M

2023 Salaries

3.79%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Macomb Community College paid a median of $67.4M in salaries, which represents 40.9% of their overall expenditure ($165M) and a 3.79% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.332% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.86% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$18.8M

Instructional Salaries

191

Number of Employees

In 2023, Macomb Community College paid a total of $18.8M to 191 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% 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

157 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

114 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Macomb Community College were Professor with 157 employees, Instructor with 33 employees, and Lecturer with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Macomb Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 114 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 78 employees, and Management with 75 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Macomb Community College was Male Professor with 80 employees, Female Professor with 77 employees, and Female Instructor with 23 employees.

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

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