Hudson County Community College

www.hccc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,576

2021 Average Net Price

$5,179

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.2%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

6,776

50.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

15.5%

247 Graduates

About

Hudson County Community College is a higher education institution located in Hudson County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Hudson County Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (275 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (113 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (96 degrees).

In 2021, 1,088 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hudson County Community College. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (585 degrees), 4.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (146 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hudson County Community College is $3,576, which is $−4,392 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Hudson County Community College is $3,576, which is $−4,392 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,179.

In 2021, 74% of undergraduate students attending Hudson County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,576

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Hudson County Community College was $3,576. The cost of tuition at Hudson County Community College is $−4,392 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$5,179

2021 Value

13.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Hudson County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,179. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Hudson County Community College grew by 13.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hudson County 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

$10,920

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hudson County Community College was of $10,920 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 Hudson County Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Hudson County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 12.1% with respect to 2020, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hudson County 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.

4.2%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Hudson County Community College was 4.2%, which represents 27 out of the 643 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

Hudson County Community College had a total enrollment of 6,776 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Hudson County Community College is 3,420 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,356. This means that 50.5% of students enrolled at Hudson County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hudson County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% White, 12.9% Black or African American, 7.78% Asian, 2.13% Two or More Races, 0.354% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.325% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Hudson County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22.7%) and Black or African American Female (7.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hudson County Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,776 students. The full-time enrollment at Hudson County Community College is 3,420 and the part-time enrollment is 3,356. This means that 50.5% of students enrolled at Hudson County 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 Hudson County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

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 Hudson County Community College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Hudson County Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
3,702 enrolled students
White
909 enrolled students
Black or African American
877 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hudson County Community College is 54.6% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% White, 12.9% Black or African American, 7.78% Asian, 2.13% Two or More Races, 0.354% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.325% 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, 469 students (6.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 246 more women than men received degrees from Hudson County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hudson County Community College is hispanic or latino (585 degrees awarded). There were 4.01 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (146 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Hudson County Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (275 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (113 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (96 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hudson County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (96 degrees awarded), Protective Services (71 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (275 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 Hudson County Community College are Software developers (502,898 people), Other managers (209,954 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (143,672 people), Police officers (142,490 people), and Computer occupations, all other (127,934 people).

The most specialized majors at Hudson County Community College in 2021 are Interdisciplinary Studies (96 degrees awarded), Protective Services (71 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (275 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (90 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 Hudson County Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Hudson County Community College are Interdisciplinary Studies (96 degrees awarded), Protective Services (71 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (275 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (90 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 Hudson County Community College are Computer Systems Design (582,923 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (355,499 people), Elementary & secondary schools (314,844 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (190,693 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (184,730 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
275 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
113 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
96 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Hudson County Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 275 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

421

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

667

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 421 degrees were awarded to men at Hudson County Community College, which is 0.631 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (667).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Hudson County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.335 times less than the 206 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 206 degrees were awarded to men at Hudson County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.99 times more than the 69 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 3% of students graduating from Hudson County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 14% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Hudson County Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (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, 4.86% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
585 degrees awarded
White
146 degrees awarded
Black or African American
138 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hudson County Community College is hispanic or latino (585 degrees awarded). There were 4.01 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (146 degrees).

5.61% of degree recipients (61 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
378 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
207 degrees awarded
White Female
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hudson County Community College is hispanic or latino female (378 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (207 degrees).

Operations

Hudson County Community College employs 35 Assistant professors, 26 Instructors and 15 Professors. Most academics at Hudson County Community College are Male Assistant professor (19), Female Assistant professor (16), and Male Instructor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hudson County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 87 employees, Management, with 81 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$29.7M - Federal
$8.88M - State
$74.4k - Local

As of 2021, Hudson County Community College received $29.7M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $8.88M from state grants and contracts, and $74.4k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$32.3M

2021 Salaries

0.193%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Hudson County Community College paid a median of $32.3M in salaries, a 0.193% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$6.57M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Hudson County Community College paid a total of $6.57M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% 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

35 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

87 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hudson County Community College were Assistant professor with 35 employees, Instructor with 26 employees, and Professor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hudson County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 87 employees, Management with 81 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hudson County Community College was Male Assistant professor with 19 employees, Female Assistant professor with 16 employees, and Male Instructor with 14 employees.

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