Community College of Allegheny County

https://www.ccac.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,540

2021 Average Net Price

$8,297

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.22%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

11,977

31.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

16.9%

329 Graduates

About

Community College of Allegheny County is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Community College of Allegheny County were General Studies (363 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (348 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (176 degrees).

In 2021, 2,687 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Community College of Allegheny County. 52.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,754 degrees), 5.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (309 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Community College of Allegheny County is $3,540, which is $−4,428 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 Community College of Allegheny County is $3,540, which is $−4,428 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,297.

In 2021, 66% of undergraduate students attending Community College of Allegheny County received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,540

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Community College of Allegheny County was $3,540. The cost of tuition at Community College of Allegheny County is $−4,428 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$8,297

2021 Value

4.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Community College of Allegheny County had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,297. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Community College of Allegheny County grew by 4.71%.

This chart compares the average net price of Community College of Allegheny County (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

$6,300

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Community College of Allegheny County was of $6,300 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 Community College of Allegheny County (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Community College of Allegheny County received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 100% with respect to 2020, when 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Community College of Allegheny County (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.

3.22%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Community College of Allegheny County was 3.22%, which represents 78 out of the 2422 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

Community College of Allegheny County had a total enrollment of 11,977 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Allegheny County is 3,791 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,186. This means that 31.7% of students enrolled at Community College of Allegheny County are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Community College of Allegheny County, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.3% White, 13.7% Black or African American, 4.02% Two or More Races, 3.77% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0751% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Community College of Allegheny County in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.7%), followed by White Male (29.4%) and Black or African American Female (7.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Community College of Allegheny County in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,977 students. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Allegheny County is 3,791 and the part-time enrollment is 8,186. This means that 31.7% of students enrolled at Community College of Allegheny County are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

59%

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 Community College of Allegheny County was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Community College of Allegheny County had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
7,347 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,643 enrolled students
Two or More Races
481 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Community College of Allegheny County is 61.3% White, 13.7% Black or African American, 4.02% Two or More Races, 3.77% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0751% 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, 1,592 students (13.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 157 more women than men received degrees from Community College of Allegheny County. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Community College of Allegheny County is white (1,754 degrees awarded). There were 5.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (309 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Community College of Allegheny County is General Studies (363 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (348 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (176 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Community College of Allegheny County, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (337 degrees awarded), Precision Production (104 degrees), and Transportation (52 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Community College of Allegheny County are Elementary & middle school teachers (96,903 people), Other managers (51,553 people), Construction managers (37,354 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,650 people), and Education administrators (25,928 people).

The most specialized majors at Community College of Allegheny County in 2021 are Construction (337 degrees awarded), Precision Production (104 degrees), Transportation (52 degrees), Human Sciences (62 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (487 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 Community College of Allegheny County are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Community College of Allegheny County are Construction (337 degrees awarded), Precision Production (104 degrees), Transportation (52 degrees), Human Sciences (62 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (487 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Community College of Allegheny County are Elementary & secondary schools (183,472 people), Construction (88,387 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (50,528 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (45,355 people), and Air transportation (36,393 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
363 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
348 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
176 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Community College of Allegheny County was General Studies with 363 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,265

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,422

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,265 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Allegheny County, which is 0.89 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,422).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 209 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Allegheny County in Carpenter, which is 41.8 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 286 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Allegheny County in Registered Nursing, which is 4.61 times more than the 62 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from Community College of Allegheny County 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 27% 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 (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Community College of Allegheny County is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,754 degrees awarded
Black or African American
309 degrees awarded
Asian
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Community College of Allegheny County is white (1,754 degrees awarded). There were 5.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (309 degrees).

14% of degree recipients (375 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
953 degrees awarded
White Male
801 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
207 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Community College of Allegheny County is white female (953 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (801 degrees).

Operations

Community College of Allegheny County has an endowment valued at nearly $8.37M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 109k (1.3%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Community College of Allegheny County had a total salary expenditure of 132M. Community College of Allegheny County employs 116 Professors, 63 Associate professors and 34 Assistant professors. Most academics at Community College of Allegheny County are Female Professor (63), Male Professor (53), and Female Associate professor (40).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Allegheny County are: Management, with 131 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 124 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees.

Endowment

$8.37M

2021 Endowment

13.2%

growth from 2020

Community College of Allegheny County has an endowment valued at about $8.37M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Community College of Allegheny County grew 13.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.07M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Community College of Allegheny County (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.

Salary Expenditure

$61.7M

2021 Salaries

10.7%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Community College of Allegheny County paid a median of $61.7M in salaries, which represents 46.7% of their overall expenditure ($132M) and a 10.7% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$14.5M

Instructional Salaries

222

Number of Employees

In 2021, Community College of Allegheny County paid a total of $14.5M to 222 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.5% 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

116 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

131 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Community College of Allegheny County were Professor with 116 employees, Associate professor with 63 employees, and Assistant professor with 34 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Allegheny County were Management with 131 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 124 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Community College of Allegheny County was Female Professor with 63 employees, Male Professor with 53 employees, and Female Associate professor with 40 employees.

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