North Country Community College

www.nccc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,280

2023 Average Net Price

$11,158

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,615

39.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

25.4%

50 Graduates

About

North Country Community College is a higher education institution located in Essex County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at North Country Community College were Registered Nursing (50 degrees awarded), Entrepreneurial Studies (26 degrees), and Humanistic Studies (16 degrees).

In 2023, 198 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Country Community College. 70.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (154 degrees), 15.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Country Community College is $5,280, which is $−2,973 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Country Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 352 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at North Country Community College is $5,280, which is $2,973 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,158.

In 2023, 33% of undergraduate students attending North Country Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,280

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at North Country Community College was $5,280. The cost of tuition at North Country Community College is $−2,973 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$11,158

2023 Value

17.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 North Country Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,158. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of North Country Community College grew by 17.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Country 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

$8,796

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Country Community College was of $8,796 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 22.2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 17.6% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

33% of undergraduate students at North Country Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 15.4% with respect to 2022, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Country 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 North Country Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 352 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

North Country Community College had a total enrollment of 1,615 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at North Country Community College is 640 students and the part-time enrollment is 975. This means that 39.6% of students enrolled at North Country Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Country Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.3% White, 4.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.34% Black or African American, 2.04% Asian, 1.42% Hispanic or Latino, 0.433% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.248% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at North Country Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.5%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Black or African American Male (5.32%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Country Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,615 students. The full-time enrollment at North Country Community College is 640 and the part-time enrollment is 975. This means that 39.6% of students enrolled at North Country 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 North Country Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

51%

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 North Country Community College was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), North Country Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,280 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
65 enrolled students
Black or African American
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Country Community College is 79.3% White, 4.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.34% Black or African American, 2.04% Asian, 1.42% Hispanic or Latino, 0.433% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.248% Two or More Races. 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, 141 students (8.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 80 more women than men received degrees from North Country Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Country Community College is white (154 degrees awarded). There were 15.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (10 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at North Country Community College is Registered Nursing (50 degrees awarded), followed by Entrepreneurial Studies (26 degrees) and Humanistic Studies (16 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Country Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (119 degrees awarded), Business (41 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Country Community College are Registered nurses (1,556,629 people), Accountants & auditors (1,033,748 people), Other managers (830,287 people), Financial managers (528,926 people), and Chief executives & legislators (422,255 people).

The most specialized majors at North Country Community College in 2023 are Health (119 degrees awarded), Business (41 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (25 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (4 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (1 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 North Country Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at North Country Community College are Health (119 degrees awarded), Business (41 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (25 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (4 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (1 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 North Country 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 North Country Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
50 degrees awarded
Entrepreneurial Studies
26 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at North Country Community College was Registered Nursing with 50 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

139

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 59 degrees were awarded to men at North Country Community College, which is 0.424 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (139).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to men at North Country Community College in Entrepreneurial Studies, which is 12 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at North Country Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 11.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from North Country Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% 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 North Country 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, 14% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
154 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
10 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Country Community College is white (154 degrees awarded). There were 15.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (10 degrees).

4.04% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
118 degrees awarded
White Male
36 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Country Community College is white female (118 degrees awarded). There were 3.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (36 degrees).

Operations

North Country Community College employs 21 Instructors, 12 Associate professors and 5 Professors. Most academics at North Country Community College are Female Instructor (13), Female Associate professor (9), and Male Instructor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Country Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.62M

2023 Salaries

6.42%

growth from 2022

In 2023, North Country Community College paid a median of $7.62M in salaries, a 6.42% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.08% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.58% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.46M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, North Country Community College paid a total of $2.46M to 42 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Country Community College were Instructor with 21 employees, Associate professor with 12 employees, and Professor with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Country Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees, Management with 14 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Associate professor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Country Community College was Female Instructor with 13 employees, Female Associate professor with 9 employees, and Male Instructor with 8 employees.

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

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