Quinsigamond Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$576

2023 Average Net Price

$7,392

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

6,930

28.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

20.8%

166 Graduates

About

Quinsigamond Community College is a higher education institution located in Worcester County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Quinsigamond Community College were Registered Nursing (141 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (76 degrees), and General Studies (66 degrees).

In 2023, 1,069 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Quinsigamond Community College. 64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (596 degrees), 3.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (190 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Quinsigamond Community College is $576, which is $−7,677 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Quinsigamond Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,012 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Quinsigamond Community College is $576, which is $7,677 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,392.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending Quinsigamond Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$576

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Quinsigamond Community College was $576. The cost of tuition at Quinsigamond Community College is $−7,677 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$7,392

2023 Value

8.56%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Quinsigamond Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,392. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Quinsigamond Community College grew by 8.56%.

This chart compares the average net price of Quinsigamond 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

$10,386

Room and Board

$960

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Quinsigamond Community College was of $10,386 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.89% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $960. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Quinsigamond Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.82% with respect to 2022, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Quinsigamond 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 Quinsigamond Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2012 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

Quinsigamond Community College had a total enrollment of 6,930 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Quinsigamond Community College is 1,951 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,979. This means that 28.2% of students enrolled at Quinsigamond Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Quinsigamond Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.5% White, 24.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Black or African American, 5.74% Asian, 3.07% Two or More Races, 0.563% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Quinsigamond Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24%), followed by White Male (21%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Quinsigamond Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,930 students. The full-time enrollment at Quinsigamond Community College is 1,951 and the part-time enrollment is 4,979. This means that 28.2% of students enrolled at Quinsigamond 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 Quinsigamond 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 Quinsigamond Community College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Quinsigamond Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,943 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,672 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,096 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Quinsigamond Community College is 42.5% White, 24.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Black or African American, 5.74% Asian, 3.07% Two or More Races, 0.563% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% 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, 520 students (7.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 299 more women than men received degrees from Quinsigamond Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Quinsigamond Community College is white (596 degrees awarded). There were 3.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (190 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Quinsigamond Community College is Registered Nursing (141 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (76 degrees) and General Studies (66 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Quinsigamond Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (61 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (50 degrees), and Protective Services (65 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 Quinsigamond Community College are Registered nurses (1,475,970 people), Social workers, all other (197,922 people), Medical & health services managers (180,464 people), Other managers (179,561 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (154,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Quinsigamond Community College in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (61 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (50 degrees), Protective Services (65 degrees), Health (388 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Quinsigamond Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Quinsigamond Community College are Public Administration and Social Service (61 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (50 degrees), Protective Services (65 degrees), Health (388 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Quinsigamond Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,620,878 people), Computer Systems Design (637,971 people), Elementary & secondary schools (414,135 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (384,518 people), and Outpatient care centers (309,947 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
141 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
76 degrees awarded
General Studies
66 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Quinsigamond Community College was Registered Nursing with 141 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

385

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

684

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 385 degrees were awarded to men at Quinsigamond Community College, which is 0.563 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (684).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Quinsigamond Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 123 degrees were awarded to men at Quinsigamond Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 6.83 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from Quinsigamond Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% 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 Quinsigamond 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, 4.82% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
596 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
190 degrees awarded
Black or African American
132 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Quinsigamond Community College is white (596 degrees awarded). There were 3.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (190 degrees).

4.96% of degree recipients (53 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
378 degrees awarded
White Male
218 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Quinsigamond Community College is white female (378 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (218 degrees).

Operations

Quinsigamond Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.06M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 260k (5.14%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Quinsigamond Community College had a total salary expenditure of 83.9M. Quinsigamond Community College employs 95 Professors, 21 Assistant professors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at Quinsigamond Community College are Female Professor (63), Male Professor (32), and Female Assistant professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quinsigamond Community College are: Management, with 79 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

Endowment

$5.06M

2023 Endowment

15.5%

growth from 2022

Quinsigamond Community College has an endowment valued at about $5.06M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Quinsigamond Community College grew 15.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $744k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Quinsigamond 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 Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$45.6M

2023 Salaries

4.9%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Quinsigamond Community College paid a median of $45.6M in salaries, which represents 54.4% of their overall expenditure ($83.9M) and a 4.9% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.05% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$9.41M

Instructional Salaries

128

Number of Employees

In 2023, Quinsigamond Community College paid a total of $9.41M to 128 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.6% 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

95 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

79 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Quinsigamond Community College were Professor with 95 employees, Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Associate professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quinsigamond Community College were Management with 79 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Quinsigamond Community College was Female Professor with 63 employees, Male Professor with 32 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 15 employees.

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

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