Bergen Community College

www.bergen.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,516

2021 Average Net Price

$9,138

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.35%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

10,800

53.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

24%

519 Graduates

About

Bergen Community College is a higher education institution located in Bergen County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bergen Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,876 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (121 degrees), and Dental Hygiene (38 degrees).

In 2021, 2,319 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bergen Community College. 55.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (857 degrees), 1.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (634 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bergen Community College is $3,516, which is $−4,452 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bergen Community College is $3,516, which is $−4,452 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,138.

In 2021, 47% of undergraduate students attending Bergen Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,516

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bergen Community College was $3,516. The cost of tuition at Bergen Community College is $−4,452 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$9,138

2021 Value

0.922%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bergen Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,138. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bergen Community College grew by 0.922%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bergen 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

$12,780

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bergen Community College was of $12,780 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 $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at Bergen Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.3% with respect to 2020, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bergen 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.

4.35%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bergen Community College was 4.35%, which represents 81 out of the 1860 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

Bergen Community College had a total enrollment of 10,800 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bergen Community College is 5,748 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,052. This means that 53.2% of students enrolled at Bergen Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bergen Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.7% Hispanic or Latino, 33.5% White, 9.63% Asian, 6.62% Black or African American, 1.28% Two or More Races, 0.37% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bergen Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (22.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.4%) and White Male (17.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bergen Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,800 students. The full-time enrollment at Bergen Community College is 5,748 and the part-time enrollment is 5,052. This means that 53.2% of students enrolled at Bergen 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 Bergen Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

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 Bergen Community College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Bergen Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
3,962 enrolled students
White
3,614 enrolled students
Asian
1,040 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bergen Community College is 36.7% Hispanic or Latino, 33.5% White, 9.63% Asian, 6.62% Black or African American, 1.28% Two or More Races, 0.37% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.25% 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 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, 809 students (7.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 241 more women than men received degrees from Bergen Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bergen Community College is white (857 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (634 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bergen Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,876 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (121 degrees) and Dental Hygiene (38 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bergen Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,876 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), and Health (279 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 Bergen Community College are Registered nurses (1,356,695 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (192,358 people), Other managers (186,260 people), Medical & health services managers (156,102 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (133,883 people).

The most specialized majors at Bergen Community College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,876 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Health (279 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (34 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (14 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 Bergen Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Bergen Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,876 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Health (279 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (34 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Bergen Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,517,922 people), Elementary & secondary schools (490,942 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (280,436 people), Outpatient care centers (241,023 people), and Offices of physicians (210,487 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,876 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
121 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Bergen Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,876 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,039

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,280

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,039 degrees were awarded to men at Bergen Community College, which is 0.812 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,280).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 889 degrees were awarded to men at Bergen Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.901 times less than the 987 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 987 degrees were awarded to men at Bergen Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.11 times more than the 889 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 7% of students graduating from Bergen Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% 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 (40.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bergen Community College is Female and Asian (40.3% 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, 4.05% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
857 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
634 degrees awarded
Asian
247 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bergen Community College is white (857 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (634 degrees).

13.4% of degree recipients (310 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
443 degrees awarded
White Male
414 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
380 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bergen Community College is white female (443 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (414 degrees).

Operations

Bergen Community College employs 61 Professors, 56 Associate professors and 53 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bergen Community College are Male Professor (39), Female Assistant professor (35), and Female Associate professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bergen Community College are: Service, with 82 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 72 employees, and Management with 58 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$51.8M

2021 Salaries

11.5%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Bergen Community College paid a median of $51.8M in salaries, a 11.5% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$16.7M

Instructional Salaries

210

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bergen Community College paid a total of $16.7M to 210 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.1% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

61 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

82 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bergen Community College were Professor with 61 employees, Associate professor with 56 employees, and Assistant professor with 53 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bergen Community College were Service with 82 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 72 employees, and Management with 58 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bergen Community College was Male Professor with 39 employees, Female Assistant professor with 35 employees, and Female Associate professor with 33 employees.

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