Washington County Community College

www.wccc.me.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,880

2021 Average Net Price

$6,124

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

11.3%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

405

43.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50.4%

59 Graduates

About

Washington County Community College is a higher education institution located in Washington County, ME. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Washington County Community College were Electrician (15 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (7 degrees), and Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology (6 degrees).

In 2021, 92 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washington County Community College. 42.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (77 degrees), 19.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Washington County Community College is $2,880, which is $−5,088 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Washington County Community College is $2,880, which is $−5,088 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,124.

In 2021, 74% of undergraduate students attending Washington County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,880

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Washington County Community College was $2,880. The cost of tuition at Washington County Community College is $−5,088 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$6,124

2021 Value

2.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Washington County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,124. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Washington County Community College grew by 2.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Washington 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

$5,514

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Washington County Community College was of $5,514 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.61% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Washington 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 Washington County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 10.8% with respect to 2020, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Washington 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.

11.3%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Washington County Community College was 11.3%, which represents 8 out of the 71 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

Washington County Community College had a total enrollment of 405 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Washington County Community College is 176 students and the part-time enrollment is 229. This means that 43.5% of students enrolled at Washington County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Washington County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79% White, 7.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.95% Hispanic or Latino, 2.22% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, and 0.494% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Washington County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.9%), followed by White Female (40.3%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (4.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washington County Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 405 students. The full-time enrollment at Washington County Community College is 176 and the part-time enrollment is 229. This means that 43.5% of students enrolled at Washington 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 Washington County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

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 Washington County Community College was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Washington County Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
320 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
32 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Washington County Community College is 79% White, 7.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.95% Hispanic or Latino, 2.22% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, and 0.494% Black or African American. 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, 19 students (4.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 14 fewer women than men received degrees from Washington County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Washington County Community College is white (77 degrees awarded). There were 19.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (4 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Washington County Community College is Electrician (15 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (7 degrees) and Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology (6 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Washington County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (15 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (29 degrees), and Transportation (4 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 Washington County Community College are Police officers (131,026 people), Other managers (90,834 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (65,372 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (41,427 people), and Construction managers (40,984 people).

The most specialized majors at Washington County Community College in 2021 are Construction (15 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (29 degrees), Transportation (4 degrees), Precision Production (3 degrees), and Protective Services (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washington County Community College are Physicians, Surgeons, Personal financial advisors, Chief executives & legislators, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Washington County Community College are Construction (15 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (29 degrees), Transportation (4 degrees), Precision Production (3 degrees), and Protective Services (6 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 Washington County Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (314,496 people), Elementary & secondary schools (147,601 people), Construction (114,369 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (110,896 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (69,898 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Electrician
15 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
7 degree-majors awarded
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Washington County Community College was Electrician with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Washington County Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Washington County Community College, which is 1.36 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (39).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Washington County Community College in Electrician. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to women at Washington County Community College in Medical Assistant. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 45% of students graduating from Washington County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Washington County Community College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (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.

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, 5.08% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
77 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
4 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washington County Community College is white (77 degrees awarded). There were 19.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (4 degrees).

2.17% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
46 degrees awarded
White Female
31 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washington County Community College is white male (46 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (31 degrees).

Operations

Washington County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $656k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 128k (19.5%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Washington County Community College had a total salary expenditure of 7.7M. Washington County Community College employs 22 Instructors. Most academics at Washington County Community College are Male Instructor (14), and Female Instructor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington County Community College are: Management, with 9 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 9 employees, and Service with 4 employees.

Endowment

$656k

2021 Endowment

21.3%

growth from 2020

Washington County Community College has an endowment valued at about $656k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Washington County Community College grew 21.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.64M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

Salary Expenditure

$3.68M

2021 Salaries

2.92%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Washington County Community College paid a median of $3.68M in salaries, which represents 47.8% of their overall expenditure ($7.7M) and a 2.92% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.29M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Washington County Community College paid a total of $1.29M to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Washington County Community College was Instructor with 22 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington County Community College were Management with 9 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 9 employees, and Service with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Washington County Community College was Male Instructor with 14 employees, and Female Instructor with 8 employees.

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