Baltimore City Community College

www.bccc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,640

2021 Average Net Price

$6,701

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,864

20.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

10.7%

65 Graduates

About

Baltimore City Community College is a higher education institution located in Baltimore city, MD. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Baltimore City Community College were General Studies (98 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (61 degrees), and Substance Abuse Counseling (37 degrees).

In 2021, 581 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Baltimore City Community College. 65.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (340 degrees), 11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Baltimore City Community College is $2,640, which is $−5,328 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Baltimore City Community College is $2,640, which is $−5,328 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,701.

In 2021, 66% of undergraduate students attending Baltimore City Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,640

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Baltimore City Community College was $2,640. The cost of tuition at Baltimore City Community College is $−5,328 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$6,701

2021 Value

3.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Baltimore City Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,701. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Baltimore City Community College grew by 3.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of Baltimore City 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

$6,908

Room and Board

$2,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Baltimore City Community College was of $6,908 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66% of undergraduate students at Baltimore City Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 22.2% with respect to 2020, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Baltimore City 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.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Baltimore City Community College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 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

Baltimore City Community College had a total enrollment of 3,864 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Baltimore City Community College is 805 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,059. This means that 20.8% of students enrolled at Baltimore City Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Baltimore City Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76% Black or African American, 5.33% White, 2.77% Hispanic or Latino, 2.77% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, 0.259% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0776% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Baltimore City Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (52.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Baltimore City Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,864 students. The full-time enrollment at Baltimore City Community College is 805 and the part-time enrollment is 3,059. This means that 20.8% of students enrolled at Baltimore City Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Baltimore City Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

48%

2021 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 Baltimore City Community College was 48%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Baltimore City Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
2,935 enrolled students
White
206 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
107 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Baltimore City Community College is 76% Black or African American, 5.33% White, 2.77% Hispanic or Latino, 2.77% Two or More Races, 1.5% Asian, 0.259% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0776% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 124 students (3.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 177 more women than men received degrees from Baltimore City Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Baltimore City Community College is black or african american (340 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Baltimore City Community College is General Studies (98 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (61 degrees) and Substance Abuse Counseling (37 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Baltimore City Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (109 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (23 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 Baltimore City Community College are Software developers (508,514 people), Other managers (150,850 people), Computer occupations, all other (121,955 people), Computer & information systems managers (114,367 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (112,766 people).

The most specialized majors at Baltimore City Community College in 2021 are Science Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (109 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), Human Sciences (15 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (111 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Baltimore City Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Baltimore City Community College are Science Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (109 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), Human Sciences (15 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (111 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Baltimore City Community College are Computer Systems Design (571,435 people), Elementary & secondary schools (238,371 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (128,219 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (104,715 people), and Insurance carriers (88,003 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
98 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
61 degrees awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
37 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Baltimore City Community College was General Studies with 98 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

202

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

379

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 202 degrees were awarded to men at Baltimore City Community College, which is 0.533 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (379).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Baltimore City Community College in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 3.21 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Baltimore City Community College in General Studies, which is 3.45 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from Baltimore City Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Baltimore City Community College is Male and Asian (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 3.08% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
340 degrees awarded
White
31 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Baltimore City Community College is black or african american (340 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (31 degrees).

1.89% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
248 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
92 degrees awarded
White Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Baltimore City Community College is black or african american female (248 degrees awarded). There were 2.7 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (92 degrees).

Operations

Baltimore City Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 124k (7.75%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Baltimore City Community College had a total salary expenditure of 63.5M. Baltimore City Community College employs 43 Assistant professors, 26 Associate professors and 23 Professors. Most academics at Baltimore City Community College are Female Assistant professor (25), Male Assistant professor (18), and Male Associate professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baltimore City Community College are: Management, with 54 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 34 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 32 employees.

Endowment

$1.6M

2021 Endowment

20.2%

growth from 2020

Baltimore City Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Baltimore City Community College grew 20.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.7M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.35M - Federal
$1.27M - State
$367k - Local

As of 2021, Baltimore City Community College received $2.35M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.27M from state grants and contracts, and $367k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$25.7M

2021 Salaries

2.79%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Baltimore City Community College paid a median of $25.7M in salaries, which represents 40.5% of their overall expenditure ($63.5M) and a 2.79% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.56M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Baltimore City Community College paid a total of $6.56M to 93 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

54 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Baltimore City Community College were Assistant professor with 43 employees, Associate professor with 26 employees, and Professor with 23 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baltimore City Community College were Management with 54 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 34 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Baltimore City Community College was Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, Male Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Male Associate professor with 13 employees.

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