Northeast Alabama Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,810

1.6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$1,955

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,905

30.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.8%

104 Graduates

About

Northeast Alabama Community College is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Northeast Alabama Community College were Other Multidisciplinary Studies (301 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (84 degrees), and Child Care & Support Services Management (33 degrees).

In 2023, 1,305 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northeast Alabama Community College. 61% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (991 degrees), 5.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (183 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northeast Alabama Community College is $3,810, which is $−4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northeast Alabama Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 212 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northeast Alabama Community College is $3,810, which is $4,443 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $1,955.

In 2023, 45% of undergraduate students attending Northeast Alabama Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,810

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northeast Alabama Community College was $3,810. The cost of tuition at Northeast Alabama Community College is $−4,443 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$1,955

2023 Value

38.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northeast Alabama Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,955. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northeast Alabama Community College grew by 38.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northeast Alabama 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

$8,500

Room and Board

$2,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northeast Alabama Community College was of $8,500 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 $2,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Northeast Alabama Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 55% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northeast Alabama 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 Northeast Alabama Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 212 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

Northeast Alabama Community College had a total enrollment of 2,905 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northeast Alabama Community College is 878 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,027. This means that 30.2% of students enrolled at Northeast Alabama Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northeast Alabama Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.9% White, 17.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.06% Two or More Races, 1.62% Black or African American, 1.55% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.379% Asian, and 0.138% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northeast Alabama Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43%), followed by White Male (27.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northeast Alabama Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,905 students. The full-time enrollment at Northeast Alabama Community College is 878 and the part-time enrollment is 2,027. This means that 30.2% of students enrolled at Northeast Alabama 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 Northeast Alabama Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

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 Northeast Alabama Community College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Northeast Alabama Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,089 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
497 enrolled students
Two or More Races
205 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northeast Alabama Community College is 71.9% White, 17.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.06% Two or More Races, 1.62% Black or African American, 1.55% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.379% Asian, and 0.138% 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, 1 students (0.0344%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 287 more women than men received degrees from Northeast Alabama Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northeast Alabama Community College is white (991 degrees awarded). There were 5.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (183 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Northeast Alabama Community College is Other Multidisciplinary Studies (301 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (84 degrees) and Child Care & Support Services Management (33 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northeast Alabama Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (301 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (118 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (81 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeast Alabama Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (133,965 people), Other managers (101,471 people), Software developers (58,303 people), Registered nurses (44,553 people), and Secondary school teachers (42,839 people).

The most specialized majors at Northeast Alabama Community College in 2023 are Interdisciplinary Studies (301 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (118 degrees), Engineering Technologies (81 degrees), Human Sciences (40 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (350 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 Northeast Alabama Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Northeast Alabama Community College are Interdisciplinary Studies (301 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (118 degrees), Engineering Technologies (81 degrees), Human Sciences (40 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (350 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 Northeast Alabama Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (282,002 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (130,758 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (94,877 people), Computer Systems Design (94,542 people), and Construction (62,104 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
301 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
84 degrees awarded
Child Care & Support Services Management
33 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Northeast Alabama Community College was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 301 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

509

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

796

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 509 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Alabama Community College, which is 0.639 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (796).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Alabama Community College in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 0.513 times less than the 199 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 199 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Alabama Community College in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 1.95 times more than the 102 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from Northeast Alabama Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northeast Alabama Community College is Female and Asian (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
991 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
183 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northeast Alabama Community College is white (991 degrees awarded). There were 5.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (183 degrees).

1.38% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
606 degrees awarded
White Male
385 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
112 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northeast Alabama Community College is white female (606 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (385 degrees).

Operations

Northeast Alabama Community College employs 58 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northeast Alabama Community College are Female No academic rank (32), and Male No academic rank (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeast Alabama Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, Management, with 20 employees, and Service with 9 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$11.9M

2023 Salaries

7.97%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Northeast Alabama Community College paid a median of $11.9M in salaries, a 7.97% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.84% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.23% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.08M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Northeast Alabama Community College paid a total of $4.08M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.3% 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

58 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northeast Alabama Community College was No academic rank with 58 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeast Alabama Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, Management with 20 employees, and Service with 9 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 Northeast Alabama Community College was Female No academic rank with 32 employees, and Male No academic rank with 26 employees.

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

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