Berkshire Community College

www.berkshirecc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$624

2021 Average Net Price

$9,857

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.54%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,453

23.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

17.4%

27 Graduates

About

Berkshire Community College is a higher education institution located in Berkshire County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Berkshire Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (50 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (40 degrees), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (11 degrees).

In 2021, 274 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Berkshire Community College. 70.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (192 degrees), 6.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Berkshire Community College is $624, which is $−7,344 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Berkshire Community College is $624, which is $−7,344 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,857.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Berkshire Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$624

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Berkshire Community College was $624. The cost of tuition at Berkshire Community College is $−7,344 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$9,857

2021 Value

18.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Berkshire Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,857. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Berkshire Community College grew by 18.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Berkshire 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

$11,496

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Berkshire Community College was of $11,496 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 $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Berkshire Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 18.3% with respect to 2020, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Berkshire 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.

3.54%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Berkshire Community College was 3.54%, which represents 11 out of the 311 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

Berkshire Community College had a total enrollment of 1,453 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Berkshire Community College is 344 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,109. This means that 23.7% of students enrolled at Berkshire Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Berkshire Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.9% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.95% Black or African American, 3.65% Two or More Races, 2.34% Asian, and 0.482% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Berkshire Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39%), followed by White Male (27%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

23.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Berkshire Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,453 students. The full-time enrollment at Berkshire Community College is 344 and the part-time enrollment is 1,109. This means that 23.7% of students enrolled at Berkshire 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 Berkshire Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

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 Berkshire Community College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Berkshire Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
987 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
162 enrolled students
Black or African American
130 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Berkshire Community College is 67.9% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.95% Black or African American, 3.65% Two or More Races, 2.34% Asian, and 0.482% 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, 79 students (5.44%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 110 more women than men received degrees from Berkshire Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Berkshire Community College is white (192 degrees awarded). There were 6.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Berkshire Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (50 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (40 degrees) and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (11 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Berkshire Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (11 degrees awarded), Protective Services (26 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (11 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 Berkshire Community College are Registered nurses (1,360,112 people), Social workers, all other (192,953 people), Other managers (171,740 people), Medical & health services managers (168,288 people), and Police officers (137,360 people).

The most specialized majors at Berkshire Community College in 2021 are Agriculture (11 degrees awarded), Protective Services (26 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (11 degrees), Health (107 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (3 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 Berkshire Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Berkshire Community College are Agriculture (11 degrees awarded), Protective Services (26 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (11 degrees), Health (107 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (3 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 Berkshire Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,539,649 people), Elementary & secondary schools (373,676 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (365,276 people), Outpatient care centers (278,535 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (223,403 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
50 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
40 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
11 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Berkshire Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 50 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

192

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Berkshire Community College, which is 0.427 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (192).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Berkshire Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.613 times less than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Berkshire Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 12.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Berkshire 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 27% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (25%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Berkshire Community College is Female and Two or More Races (25% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
192 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Berkshire Community College is white (192 degrees awarded). There were 6.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (30 degrees).

5.11% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
132 degrees awarded
White Male
60 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Berkshire Community College is white female (132 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (60 degrees).

Operations

Berkshire Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $10.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 18.1k (0.165%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Berkshire Community College had a total salary expenditure of 29.6M. Berkshire Community College employs 26 Professors, 15 Assistant professors and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at Berkshire Community College are Female Professor (16), Female Assistant professor (12), and Male Professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Berkshire Community College are: Management, with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Endowment

$10.9M

2021 Endowment

22.1%

growth from 2020

Berkshire Community College has an endowment valued at about $10.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Berkshire Community College grew 22.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.65M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Berkshire 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

$14.5M

2021 Salaries

5.26%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Berkshire Community College paid a median of $14.5M in salaries, which represents 49% of their overall expenditure ($29.6M) and a 5.26% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.23M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Berkshire Community College paid a total of $3.23M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.3% 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

26 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Berkshire Community College were Professor with 26 employees, Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Associate professor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Berkshire Community College were Management with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Berkshire Community College was Female Professor with 16 employees, Female Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Male Professor with 10 employees.

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