Nassau Community College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,800

2021 Average Net Price

$6,730

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.61%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

12,628

54.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

22.2%

688 Graduates

About

Nassau Community College is a higher education institution located in Nassau County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Nassau Community College were Humanistic Studies (990 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (207 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (171 degrees).

In 2021, 2,600 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Nassau Community College. 57.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (980 degrees), 1.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (743 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Nassau Community College is $5,800, which is $−2,168 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Nassau Community College is $5,800, which is $−2,168 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,730.

In 2021, 60% of undergraduate students attending Nassau Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,800

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Nassau Community College was $5,800. The cost of tuition at Nassau Community College is $−2,168 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$6,730

2021 Value

36.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Nassau Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,730. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Nassau Community College grew by 36.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Nassau 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

$14,570

Room and Board

$1,950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Nassau Community College was of $14,570 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 $1,950. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Nassau Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 15.4% with respect to 2020, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Nassau 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.

3.61%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Nassau Community College was 3.61%, which represents 73 out of the 2022 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

Nassau Community College had a total enrollment of 12,628 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Nassau Community College is 6,931 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,697. This means that 54.9% of students enrolled at Nassau Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Nassau Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.8% Hispanic or Latino, 31.3% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 8.42% Asian, 2.32% Two or More Races, 0.285% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Nassau Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (19.5%), followed by White Male (17.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Nassau Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,628 students. The full-time enrollment at Nassau Community College is 6,931 and the part-time enrollment is 5,697. This means that 54.9% of students enrolled at Nassau 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 Nassau Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

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 Nassau Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Nassau Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
4,143 enrolled students
White
3,951 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,501 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Nassau Community College is 32.8% Hispanic or Latino, 31.3% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 8.42% Asian, 2.32% Two or More Races, 0.285% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.135% 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, 563 students (4.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 402 more women than men received degrees from Nassau Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Nassau Community College is white (980 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (743 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Nassau Community College is Humanistic Studies (990 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (207 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (171 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Nassau Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,139 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (23 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (21 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 Nassau Community College are Police officers (129,964 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (87,215 people), Other managers (76,073 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (58,614 people), and Paralegals & legal assistants (33,738 people).

The most specialized majors at Nassau Community College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,139 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (23 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (21 degrees), Protective Services (183 degrees), and Legal (63 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 Nassau Community College are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Nassau Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,139 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (23 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (21 degrees), Protective Services (183 degrees), and Legal (63 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 Nassau Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (318,879 people), Elementary & secondary schools (178,655 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (74,077 people), Legal services (72,116 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (57,573 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Humanistic Studies
990 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
207 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
171 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Nassau Community College was Humanistic Studies with 990 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,099

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,501

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,099 degrees were awarded to men at Nassau Community College, which is 0.732 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,501).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 394 degrees were awarded to men at Nassau Community College in Humanistic Studies, which is 0.661 times less than the 596 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 596 degrees were awarded to men at Nassau Community College in Humanistic Studies, which is 1.51 times more than the 394 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Nassau Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (30.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Nassau Community College is Female and White (30.6% 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, 6.54% of graduates (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
980 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
743 degrees awarded
Black or African American
507 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Nassau Community College is white (980 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (743 degrees).

4.12% of degree recipients (107 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
502 degrees awarded
White Male
478 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
453 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Nassau Community College is white female (502 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (478 degrees).

Operations

Nassau Community College employs 148 Professors, 79 Associate professors and 67 Assistant professors. Most academics at Nassau Community College are Female Professor (94), Male Professor (54), and Female Associate professor (51).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nassau Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 161 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 84 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 72 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$107M

2021 Salaries

8.4%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Nassau Community College paid a median of $107M in salaries, a 8.4% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$34M

Instructional Salaries

336

Number of Employees

In 2021, Nassau Community College paid a total of $34M to 336 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.6% 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

148 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

161 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Nassau Community College were Professor with 148 employees, Associate professor with 79 employees, and Assistant professor with 67 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Nassau Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 161 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 84 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 72 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 Nassau Community College was Female Professor with 94 employees, Male Professor with 54 employees, and Female Associate professor with 51 employees.

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