Montgomery College

www.montgomerycollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,020

1.52% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,668

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0646%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

17,780

34.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

27.5%

508 Graduates

About

Montgomery College is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, MD. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Montgomery College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (747 degrees awarded), General Business (435 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (258 degrees).

In 2023, 2,869 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Montgomery College. 54.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (689 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (674 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Montgomery College is $4,020, which is $−4,233 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Montgomery College was 0.0646%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,549 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Montgomery College is $4,020, which is $4,233 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,668.

In 2023, 45% of undergraduate students attending Montgomery College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,020

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Montgomery College was $4,020. The cost of tuition at Montgomery College is $−4,233 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$8,668

2023 Value

4.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Montgomery College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,668. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Montgomery College grew by 4.74%.

This chart compares the average net price of Montgomery 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

$15,842

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Montgomery College was of $15,842 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.58% 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 decreased by 21.9% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Montgomery College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.26% with respect to 2022, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Montgomery 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.

0.0646%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Montgomery College was 0.0646%, which represents 1 out of the 1549 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

Montgomery College had a total enrollment of 17,780 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Montgomery College is 6,123 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,657. This means that 34.4% of students enrolled at Montgomery College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Montgomery College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29% Hispanic or Latino, 25.4% Black or African American, 19% White, 12.8% Asian, 3.94% Two or More Races, 0.157% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Montgomery College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (14.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.1%) and Black or African American Male (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Montgomery College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,780 students. The full-time enrollment at Montgomery College is 6,123 and the part-time enrollment is 11,657. This means that 34.4% of students enrolled at Montgomery 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 Montgomery College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

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 Montgomery College was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Montgomery College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
5,161 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,524 enrolled students
White
3,377 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Montgomery College is 29% Hispanic or Latino, 25.4% Black or African American, 19% White, 12.8% Asian, 3.94% Two or More Races, 0.157% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.118% 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, 40 students (0.225%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 247 more women than men received degrees from Montgomery College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Montgomery College is hispanic or latino (689 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (674 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Montgomery College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (747 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (435 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (258 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Montgomery College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (59 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (32 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,006 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 Montgomery College are Software developers (614,546 people), Other managers (154,139 people), Computer occupations, all other (127,121 people), Computer & information systems managers (117,866 people), and Computer support specialists (90,524 people).

The most specialized majors at Montgomery College in 2023 are Science Technologies (59 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (32 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,006 degrees), Engineering Technologies (148 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (386 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 Montgomery College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Montgomery College are Science Technologies (59 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (32 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,006 degrees), Engineering Technologies (148 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (386 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montgomery College are Computer Systems Design (600,813 people), Elementary & secondary schools (175,693 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (121,543 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (91,049 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (87,967 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
747 degrees awarded
General Business
435 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
258 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Montgomery College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 747 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,311

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,558

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,311 degrees were awarded to men at Montgomery College, which is 0.841 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,558).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 253 degrees were awarded to men at Montgomery College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.511 times less than the 495 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 495 degrees were awarded to men at Montgomery College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.96 times more than the 253 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from Montgomery College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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 (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Montgomery College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% 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% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
689 degrees awarded
Black or African American
674 degrees awarded
White
650 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Montgomery College is hispanic or latino (689 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (674 degrees).

0.279% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
394 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
372 degrees awarded
White Female
328 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Montgomery College is black or african american female (394 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (372 degrees).

Operations

Montgomery College has an endowment valued at nearly $34.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.89M (8.36%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Montgomery College had a total salary expenditure of 346M. Montgomery College employs 342 Professors, 76 Associate professors and 25 Assistant professors. Most academics at Montgomery College are Female Professor (187), Male Professor (155), and Female Associate professor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montgomery College are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 272 employees, Service, with 202 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 197 employees.

Endowment

$34.6M

2023 Endowment

6.25%

growth from 2022

Montgomery College has an endowment valued at about $34.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Montgomery College grew 6.25% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $28.7M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Montgomery 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-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.41M - Federal
$6.86M - State
$1.31M - Local

As of 2023, Montgomery College received $6.41M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.86M from state grants and contracts, and $1.31M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$191M

2023 Salaries

14.7%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Montgomery College paid a median of $191M in salaries, which represents 55.2% of their overall expenditure ($346M) and a 14.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.84% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$44.5M

Instructional Salaries

446

Number of Employees

In 2023, Montgomery College paid a total of $44.5M to 446 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.3% 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

342 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

272 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Montgomery College were Professor with 342 employees, Associate professor with 76 employees, and Assistant professor with 25 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montgomery College were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 272 employees, Service with 202 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 197 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Montgomery College was Female Professor with 187 employees, Male Professor with 155 employees, and Female Associate professor with 53 employees.

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

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