Quincy College

https://www.quincycollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,000

2.88% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$13,171

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.61%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,722

34.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

13.7%

43 Graduates

About

Quincy College is a higher education institution located in Norfolk County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Quincy College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (76 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (67 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (46 degrees).

In 2021, 506 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Quincy College. 70.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (250 degrees), 2.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (87 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Quincy College is $6,000, which is $−1,968 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Quincy College is $6,000, which is $−1,968 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,171.

In 2021, 45% of undergraduate students attending Quincy College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Quincy College was $6,000. The cost of tuition at Quincy College is $−1,968 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$13,171

2021 Value

6.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Quincy College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,171. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Quincy College grew by 6.02%.

This chart compares the average net price of Quincy 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

$15,000

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Quincy College was of $15,000 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 $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Quincy College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.65% with respect to 2020, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Quincy 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.

2.61%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Quincy College was 2.61%, which represents 38 out of the 1456 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

Quincy College had a total enrollment of 2,722 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Quincy College is 933 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,789. This means that 34.3% of students enrolled at Quincy College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Quincy College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46% White, 25% Black or African American, 9.63% Hispanic or Latino, 6.65% Asian, 2.46% Two or More Races, 0.184% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Quincy College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.3%), followed by White Male (20.7%) and Black or African American Female (14.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Quincy College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,722 students. The full-time enrollment at Quincy College is 933 and the part-time enrollment is 1,789. This means that 34.3% of students enrolled at Quincy 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 Quincy 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 Quincy College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Quincy College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,253 enrolled students
Black or African American
681 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
262 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Quincy College is 46% White, 25% Black or African American, 9.63% Hispanic or Latino, 6.65% Asian, 2.46% Two or More Races, 0.184% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% 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, 189 students (6.94%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 212 more women than men received degrees from Quincy College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Quincy College is white (250 degrees awarded). There were 2.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (87 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Quincy College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (76 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (67 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (46 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Quincy College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Protective Services (48 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (27 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 Quincy College are Registered nurses (1,358,414 people), Social workers, all other (196,841 people), Medical & health services managers (168,748 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (145,936 people), and Other managers (145,699 people).

The most specialized majors at Quincy College in 2021 are Science Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Protective Services (48 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (27 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (82 degrees), and Health (137 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 Quincy College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Quincy College are Science Technologies (45 degrees awarded), Protective Services (48 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (27 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (82 degrees), and Health (137 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 Quincy College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,546,036 people), Elementary & secondary schools (432,643 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (363,802 people), Outpatient care centers (281,334 people), and Offices of physicians (209,234 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
76 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
67 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
46 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Quincy College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 76 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

147

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

359

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 147 degrees were awarded to men at Quincy College, which is 0.409 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (359).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Quincy College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.763 times less than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Quincy College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 4.43 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 6% of students graduating from Quincy College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Quincy College is Female and Asian (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, 18.6% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
250 degrees awarded
Black or African American
87 degrees awarded
Asian
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Quincy College is white (250 degrees awarded). There were 2.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (87 degrees).

8.1% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
177 degrees awarded
White Male
73 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Quincy College is white female (177 degrees awarded). There were 2.42 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (73 degrees).

Operations

Quincy College employs 25 Professors, 6 Assistant professors and 4 Instructors. Most academics at Quincy College are Male Professor (13), Female Professor (12), and Female Instructor (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quincy College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 30 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Service with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$11.5M

2021 Salaries

26.5%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Quincy College paid a median of $11.5M in salaries, a 26.5% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.64M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Quincy College paid a total of $2.64M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 23% 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

25 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Quincy College were Professor with 25 employees, Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Instructor with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Quincy College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees, Management with 14 employees, and Service with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Quincy College was Male Professor with 13 employees, Female Professor with 12 employees, and Female Instructor with 3 employees.

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