Nash Community College

https://www.nashcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,600

6.91% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$6,628

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.74%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,874

27.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29.9%

100 Graduates

About

Nash Community College is a higher education institution located in Nash County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Nash Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (158 degrees awarded), Pre-Engineering (22 degrees), and Registered Nursing (22 degrees).

In 2021, 743 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Nash Community College. 48.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (412 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Nash Community College is $2,600, which is $−5,368 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Nash Community College is $2,600, which is $−5,368 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,628.

In 2021, 37% of undergraduate students attending Nash Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,600

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Nash Community College was $2,600. The cost of tuition at Nash Community College is $−5,368 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$6,628

2021 Value

4.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Nash Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,628. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Nash Community College grew by 4.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Nash 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

$7,200

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Nash Community College was of $7,200 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.86% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

37% of undergraduate students at Nash Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 43.9% with respect to 2020, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Nash 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.

6.74%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Nash Community College was 6.74%, which represents 23 out of the 341 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

Nash Community College had a total enrollment of 2,874 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Nash Community College is 799 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,075. This means that 27.8% of students enrolled at Nash Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Nash Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.1% White, 29.7% Black or African American, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.98% Two or More Races, 1.74% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.29% Asian, and 0.0348% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Nash Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.3%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Black or African American Female (20.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Nash Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,874 students. The full-time enrollment at Nash Community College is 799 and the part-time enrollment is 2,075. This means that 27.8% of students enrolled at Nash 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 Nash Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

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 Nash Community College was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Nash Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,496 enrolled students
Black or African American
853 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
295 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Nash Community College is 52.1% White, 29.7% Black or African American, 10.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.98% Two or More Races, 1.74% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.29% Asian, and 0.0348% 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 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, 68 students (2.37%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 23 fewer women than men received degrees from Nash Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Nash Community College is white (412 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Nash Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (158 degrees awarded), followed by Pre-Engineering (22 degrees) and Registered Nursing (22 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Nash Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (131 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), and Protective Services (74 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nash Community College are Police officers (126,010 people), Other managers (81,869 people), Construction managers (43,673 people), Software developers (37,196 people), and Probation officers & correctional treatment specialists (31,493 people).

The most specialized majors at Nash Community College in 2021 are Construction (131 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Protective Services (74 degrees), Engineering Technologies (34 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (43 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 Nash Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Physician assistants, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Nash Community College are Construction (131 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Protective Services (74 degrees), Engineering Technologies (34 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (43 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Nash Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (301,386 people), Construction (118,881 people), Elementary & secondary schools (68,547 people), Computer Systems Design (64,245 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (41,339 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
158 degrees awarded
Pre-Engineering
22 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
22 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Nash Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 158 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

383

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

360

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 383 degrees were awarded to men at Nash Community College, which is 1.06 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (360).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Nash Community College in Lineworker. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Nash Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.32 times more than the 68 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 10% of students graduating from Nash Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Nash Community College is Male and Two or More Races (60% 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, 3% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
412 degrees awarded
Black or African American
206 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Nash Community College is white (412 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (206 degrees).

1.08% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
246 degrees awarded
White Female
166 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
140 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Nash Community College is white male (246 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (166 degrees).

Operations

Nash Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $8.87M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.36k (0.083%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Nash Community College had a total salary expenditure of 28.8M. Nash Community College employs 107 No academic ranks. Most academics at Nash Community College are Female No academic rank (66), and Male No academic rank (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nash Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 28 employees, Management, with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees.

Endowment

$8.87M

2021 Endowment

39.7%

growth from 2020

Nash Community College has an endowment valued at about $8.87M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Nash Community College grew 39.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.58M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Nash 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-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$18.1k - Federal
$42.3k - State
$21.9k - Local

As of 2021, Nash Community College received $18.1k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $42.3k from state grants and contracts, and $21.9k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$13.2M

2021 Salaries

6.12%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Nash Community College paid a median of $13.2M in salaries, which represents 45.7% of their overall expenditure ($28.8M) and a 6.12% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$6.19M

Instructional Salaries

107

Number of Employees

In 2021, Nash Community College paid a total of $6.19M to 107 employees working as instructors, which represents 47% 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

107 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Nash Community College was No academic rank with 107 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nash Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees, Management with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 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 Nash Community College was Female No academic rank with 66 employees, and Male No academic rank with 41 employees.

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