Montgomery Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

2023 Average Net Price

$9,224

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

1,085

42.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

53.8%

28 Graduates

About

Montgomery Community College is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Montgomery Community College were Gunsmithing (81 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees), and Electrician (22 degrees).

In 2023, 406 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Montgomery Community College. 43.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (263 degrees), 3.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (66 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Montgomery Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,821 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Montgomery Community College is $2,432, which is $5,821 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,224.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Montgomery Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Montgomery Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Montgomery Community College is $−5,821 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$9,224

2023 Value

27.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Montgomery Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,224. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Montgomery Community College grew by 27.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Montgomery 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

$8,514

Room and Board

$2,702

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Montgomery Community College was of $8,514 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 $2,702. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

98% of undergraduate students at Montgomery Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 71.9% with respect to 2022, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Montgomery 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.

Enrollment

Montgomery Community College had a total enrollment of 1,085 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Montgomery Community College is 466 students and the part-time enrollment is 619. This means that 42.9% of students enrolled at Montgomery Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Montgomery Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.1% White, 25.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Black or African American, 2.67% Asian, 1.47% Two or More Races, and 0.645% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Montgomery Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.8%), followed by White Female (25.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Montgomery Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,085 students. The full-time enrollment at Montgomery Community College is 466 and the part-time enrollment is 619. This means that 42.9% of students enrolled at Montgomery 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 Montgomery Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

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 Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Montgomery Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
565 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
276 enrolled students
Black or African American
156 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Montgomery Community College is 52.1% White, 25.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Black or African American, 2.67% Asian, 1.47% Two or More Races, and 0.645% 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.

Graduates

In 2023, 54 fewer women than men received degrees from Montgomery Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Montgomery Community College is white (263 degrees awarded). There were 3.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (66 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Montgomery Community College is Gunsmithing (81 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees) and Electrician (22 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Montgomery Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (114 degrees awarded), Construction (30 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Montgomery Community College are Police officers (136,987 people), Other managers (106,636 people), Construction managers (50,468 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (39,935 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (39,371 people).

The most specialized majors at Montgomery Community College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (114 degrees awarded), Construction (30 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), Agriculture (13 degrees), and Precision Production (10 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 Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Montgomery Community College are Mechanical Technologies (114 degrees awarded), Construction (30 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), Agriculture (13 degrees), and Precision Production (10 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 Montgomery Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Gunsmithing
81 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
25 degrees awarded
Electrician
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Montgomery Community College was Gunsmithing with 81 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

230

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

176

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 230 degrees were awarded to men at Montgomery Community College, which is 1.31 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (176).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Montgomery Community College in Gunsmithing. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Montgomery Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 4 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% of students graduating from Montgomery Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Montgomery Community College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
263 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
66 degrees awarded
Black or African American
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Montgomery Community College is white (263 degrees awarded). There were 3.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (66 degrees).

0.739% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
174 degrees awarded
White Female
89 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Montgomery Community College is white male (174 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (89 degrees).

Operations

Montgomery Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.01M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.49k (0.112%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Montgomery Community College had a total salary expenditure of 11.5M. Montgomery Community College employs 44 No academic ranks. Most academics at Montgomery Community College are Female No academic rank (24), and Male No academic rank (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montgomery Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Endowment

$4.01M

2023 Endowment

9.61%

growth from 2022

Montgomery Community College has an endowment valued at about $4.01M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Montgomery Community College grew 9.61% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.79M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

Salary Expenditure

$5.4M

2023 Salaries

3.18%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Montgomery Community College paid a median of $5.4M in salaries, which represents 46.9% of their overall expenditure ($11.5M) and a 3.18% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.54% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.48% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.64M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Montgomery Community College paid a total of $2.64M to 44 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.8% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

44 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Montgomery Community College was No academic rank with 44 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Montgomery Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees, Management with 14 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Montgomery Community College was Female No academic rank with 24 employees, and Male No academic rank with 20 employees.

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

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