Cambridge College

www.cambridgecollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,442

1.08% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$27,166

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.54%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,451

25.7% Full-Time

About

Cambridge College is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Cambridge College were General Business Administration & Management (131 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (33 degrees), and General Human Services (30 degrees).

In 2021, 964 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cambridge College. 75.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (301 degrees), 1.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (256 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cambridge College is $16,442, which is $−6,742 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Cambridge College is $16,442, which is $−6,742 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,166.

In 2021, 46% of undergraduate students attending Cambridge College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,442

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Cambridge College was $16,442. The cost of tuition at Cambridge College is $−6,742 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$27,166

2021 Value

In 2021 Cambridge College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,166. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Cambridge College grew by 0%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cambridge 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

$10,500

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cambridge College was of $10,500 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 $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at Cambridge College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 17.9% with respect to 2020, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cambridge 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.

1.54%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Cambridge College was 1.54%, which represents 12 out of the 780 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

Cambridge College had a total enrollment of 2,451 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Cambridge College is 631 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,820. This means that 25.7% of students enrolled at Cambridge College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cambridge College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.5% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% White, 18.2% Asian, 14.9% Black or African American, 2.61% Two or More Races, 0.816% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0816% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Cambridge College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.5%) and Asian Female (13.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.2%), followed by White Female (18.8%) and Asian Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cambridge College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,451 students. The full-time enrollment at Cambridge College is 631 and the part-time enrollment is 1,820. This means that 25.7% of students enrolled at Cambridge College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

67%

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 Cambridge College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Cambridge College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
796 enrolled students
White
610 enrolled students
Asian
446 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cambridge College is 32.5% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% White, 18.2% Asian, 14.9% Black or African American, 2.61% Two or More Races, 0.816% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0816% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 34 students (1.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 498 more women than men received degrees from Cambridge College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cambridge College is hispanic or latino (301 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (256 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Cambridge College is General Business Administration & Management (131 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (33 degrees) and General Human Services (30 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cambridge College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (340 degrees awarded), Psychology (92 degrees), and Business (321 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 Cambridge College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,891,830 people), Accountants & auditors (1,078,556 people), Other managers (822,442 people), Financial managers (503,179 people), and Secondary school teachers (489,804 people).

The most specialized majors at Cambridge College in 2021 are EDUCATION. (340 degrees awarded), Psychology (92 degrees), Business (321 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (19 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 Cambridge College are Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Cambridge College are EDUCATION. (340 degrees awarded), Psychology (92 degrees), Business (321 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Cambridge College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,473,915 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (692,720 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (662,034 people), Computer Systems Design (557,001 people), and Banking & related activities (527,929 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
121 degrees awarded
Mental Health Counseling
108 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
54 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Cambridge College was General Business Administration & Management with 121 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Cambridge College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

233

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

731

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 233 degrees were awarded to men at Cambridge College, which is 0.319 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (731).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Cambridge College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.651 times less than the 172 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 172 degrees were awarded to men at Cambridge College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.54 times more than the 112 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Cambridge College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 8% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 17% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Cambridge College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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)

Hispanic or Latino
301 degrees awarded
White
256 degrees awarded
Asian
154 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cambridge College is hispanic or latino (301 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (256 degrees).

2.7% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
241 degrees awarded
White Female
187 degrees awarded
Asian Female
114 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cambridge College is hispanic or latino female (241 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (187 degrees).

Operations

Cambridge College has an endowment valued at nearly $58.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.84M (13.5%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Cambridge College had a total salary expenditure of 38.1M. Cambridge College employs 12 Professors, 2 Assistant professors and 1 Lecturers. Most academics at Cambridge College are Female Professor (7), Male Professor (5), and Female Lecturer (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cambridge College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 43 employees, Management, with 42 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 13 employees.

Endowment

$58.3M

2021 Endowment

4.45%

decline from 2020

Cambridge College has an endowment valued at about $58.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Cambridge College declined 4.45% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.88M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cambridge College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.8M

2021 Salaries

8.76%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Cambridge College paid a median of $18.8M in salaries, which represents 49.3% of their overall expenditure ($38.1M) and a 8.76% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.59M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Cambridge College paid a total of $1.59M to 16 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.46% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cambridge College were Professor with 12 employees, Assistant professor with 2 employees, and Lecturer with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cambridge College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 43 employees, Management with 42 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cambridge College was Female Professor with 7 employees, Male Professor with 5 employees, and Female Lecturer with 1 employees.

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