Massasoit Community College

www.massasoit.mass.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$576

2022 Average Net Price

$9,024

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

3.57%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

4,810

33.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

18.9%

161 Graduates

About

Massasoit Community College is a higher education institution located in Plymouth County, MA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Massasoit Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (150 degrees awarded), Natural Sciences (81 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (81 degrees).

In 2022, 837 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Massasoit Community College. 60.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (463 degrees), 2.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (229 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Massasoit Community College is $576, which is $−7,536 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Massasoit Community College was 3.57%, corresponding to 28 out of the 785 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Massasoit Community College is $576, which is $7,536 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,024.

In 2022, 49% of undergraduate students attending Massasoit Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$576

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Massasoit Community College was $576. The cost of tuition at Massasoit Community College is $−7,536 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$9,024

2022 Value

7.26%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Massasoit Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,024. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Massasoit Community College grew by 7.26%.

This chart compares the average net price of Massasoit 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

$6,645

Room and Board

$1,440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Massasoit Community College was of $6,645 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,440. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at Massasoit Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 5.77% with respect to 2021, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Massasoit 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.

3.57%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Massasoit Community College was 3.57%, which represents 28 out of the 785 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

Massasoit Community College had a total enrollment of 4,810 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Massasoit Community College is 1,614 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,196. This means that 33.6% of students enrolled at Massasoit Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Massasoit Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43% White, 33.5% Black or African American, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.14% Two or More Races, 2.29% Asian, 0.291% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0624% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Massasoit Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24%), followed by White Male (21.6%) and Black or African American Female (17.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Massasoit Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,810 students. The full-time enrollment at Massasoit Community College is 1,614 and the part-time enrollment is 3,196. This means that 33.6% of students enrolled at Massasoit Community College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Massasoit Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2022 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 Massasoit Community College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Massasoit Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,066 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,609 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
502 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Massasoit Community College is 43% White, 33.5% Black or African American, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.14% Two or More Races, 2.29% Asian, 0.291% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0624% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% 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, 282 students (5.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 181 more women than men received degrees from Massasoit Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Massasoit Community College is white (463 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (229 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Massasoit Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (150 degrees awarded), followed by Natural Sciences (81 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (81 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Massasoit Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (42 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (85 degrees), and Protective Services (65 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Massasoit Community College are Social workers, all other (195,154 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (172,024 people), Police officers (142,195 people), Other managers (133,675 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (65,587 people).

The most specialized majors at Massasoit Community College in 2022 are Human Sciences (42 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (85 degrees), Protective Services (65 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (150 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (23 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Massasoit Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Massasoit Community College are Human Sciences (42 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (85 degrees), Protective Services (65 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (150 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (23 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Massasoit Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (401,363 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (360,864 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (201,592 people), Individual & family services (158,444 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,105 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
150 degrees awarded
Natural Sciences
81 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
81 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Massasoit Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 150 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

328

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

509

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 328 degrees were awarded to men at Massasoit Community College, which is 0.644 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (509).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Massasoit Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.744 times less than the 86 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Massasoit Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.34 times more than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 6% of students graduating from Massasoit Community 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 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Massasoit 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 (73.2%).

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, 6.21% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
463 degrees awarded
Black or African American
229 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Massasoit Community College is white (463 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (229 degrees).

2.15% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
271 degrees awarded
White Male
192 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
148 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Massasoit Community College is white female (271 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (192 degrees).

Operations

Massasoit Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.95M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −3.13M (−161%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Massasoit Community College had a total salary expenditure of 71.4M. Massasoit Community College employs 41 Associate professors, 40 Professors and 9 Assistant professors. Most academics at Massasoit Community College are Female Associate professor (26), Male Professor (25), and Female Professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Massasoit Community College are: Management, with 61 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 50 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 42 employees.

Endowment

$1.95M

2022 Endowment

24.9%

decline from 2021

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

Salary Expenditure

$34.3M

2022 Salaries

2.57%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Massasoit Community College paid a median of $34.3M in salaries, which represents 48% of their overall expenditure ($71.4M) and a 2.57% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.3% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.31% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.88M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Massasoit Community College paid a total of $6.88M to 98 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

61 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Massasoit Community College were Associate professor with 41 employees, Professor with 40 employees, and Assistant professor with 9 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Massasoit Community College were Management with 61 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 42 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Massasoit Community College was Female Associate professor with 26 employees, Male Professor with 25 employees, and Female Professor with 15 employees.

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

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