Gogebic Community College

www.gogebic.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,030

2.36% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,109

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.4%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

857

44.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

36.9%

73 Graduates

About

Gogebic Community College is a higher education institution located in Gogebic County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Gogebic Community College were Registered Nursing (36 degrees awarded), General Studies (20 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (8 degrees).

In 2021, 177 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gogebic Community College. 61.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (164 degrees), 54.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Gogebic Community College is $4,030, which is $−3,938 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Gogebic Community College is $4,030, which is $−3,938 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,109.

In 2021, 48% of undergraduate students attending Gogebic Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,030

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Gogebic Community College was $4,030. The cost of tuition at Gogebic Community College is $−3,938 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$8,109

2021 Value

4.75%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Gogebic Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,109. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Gogebic Community College grew by 4.75%.

This chart compares the average net price of Gogebic 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

$6,288

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Gogebic Community College was of $6,288 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 6.68% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at Gogebic Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Gogebic 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.

2.4%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Gogebic Community College was 2.4%, which represents 5 out of the 208 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

Gogebic Community College had a total enrollment of 857 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Gogebic Community College is 382 students and the part-time enrollment is 475. This means that 44.6% of students enrolled at Gogebic Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gogebic Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 89.1% White, 2.57% Two or More Races, 2.22% Hispanic or Latino, 1.98% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.4% Black or African American, and 0.233% Asian.

Students enrolled at Gogebic Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.4%), followed by White Male (33.5%) and Two or More Races Male (2.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gogebic Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 857 students. The full-time enrollment at Gogebic Community College is 382 and the part-time enrollment is 475. This means that 44.6% of students enrolled at Gogebic 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 Gogebic Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

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 Gogebic Community College was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Gogebic Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
764 enrolled students
Two or More Races
22 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gogebic Community College is 89.1% White, 2.57% Two or More Races, 2.22% Hispanic or Latino, 1.98% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.4% Black or African American, and 0.233% Asian. 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, 16 students (1.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 41 more women than men received degrees from Gogebic Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gogebic Community College is white (164 degrees awarded). There were 54.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Gogebic Community College is Registered Nursing (36 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (20 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (8 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gogebic Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (12 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (3 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 Gogebic Community College are Registered nurses (1,351,388 people), Medical & health services managers (154,543 people), Other managers (143,242 people), Pharmacists (134,878 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (133,857 people).

The most specialized majors at Gogebic Community College in 2021 are Transportation (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (12 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees), Engineering Technologies (6 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Gogebic Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Personal financial advisors, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Gogebic Community College are Transportation (11 degrees awarded), Precision Production (12 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees), Engineering Technologies (6 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (5 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 Gogebic Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,513,030 people), Elementary & secondary schools (306,364 people), Outpatient care centers (249,146 people), Offices of physicians (206,916 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (187,775 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
36 degrees awarded
General Studies
20 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
8 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Gogebic Community College was Registered Nursing with 36 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

109

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Gogebic Community College, which is 0.624 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (109).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Gogebic Community College in Welding Technology, which is 5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Gogebic Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 6.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 25% of students graduating from Gogebic Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Gogebic Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% 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
164 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gogebic Community College is white (164 degrees awarded). There were 54.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

2.26% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
102 degrees awarded
White Male
62 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gogebic Community College is white female (102 degrees awarded). There were 1.65 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (62 degrees).

Operations

Gogebic Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.16M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.99k (0.0386%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Gogebic Community College had a total salary expenditure of 12.1M. Gogebic Community College employs 29 No academic ranks. Most academics at Gogebic Community College are Female No academic rank (15), and Male No academic rank (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gogebic Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 16 employees, Management, with 12 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 2 employees.

Endowment

$5.16M

2021 Endowment

18.6%

growth from 2020

Gogebic Community College has an endowment valued at about $5.16M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Gogebic Community College grew 18.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $133k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Gogebic 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: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.39M

2021 Salaries

1.68%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Gogebic Community College paid a median of $5.39M in salaries, which represents 44.3% of their overall expenditure ($12.1M) and a 1.68% growth from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.87M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Gogebic Community College paid a total of $1.87M to 29 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Gogebic Community College was No academic rank with 29 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gogebic Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees, Management with 12 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Gogebic Community College was Female No academic rank with 15 employees, and Male No academic rank with 14 employees.

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