Schenectady County Community College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,608

2021 Average Net Price

$5,312

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.21%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,705

30.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

24.5%

129 Graduates

About

Schenectady County Community College is a higher education institution located in Schenectady County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Schenectady County Community College were General Business Administration & Management (76 degrees awarded), Humanistic Studies (55 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (40 degrees).

In 2021, 490 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Schenectady County Community College. 56.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (310 degrees), 4.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Schenectady County Community College is $4,608, which is $−3,360 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 Schenectady County Community College is $4,608, which is $−3,360 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,312.

In 2021, 34% of undergraduate students attending Schenectady County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,608

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Schenectady County Community College was $4,608. The cost of tuition at Schenectady County Community College is $−3,360 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$5,312

2021 Value

5.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Schenectady County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,312. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Schenectady County Community College grew by 5.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of Schenectady 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

$8,690

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Schenectady County Community College was of $8,690 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 $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at Schenectady County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 10.5% with respect to 2020, when 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Schenectady 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.

5.21%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Schenectady County Community College was 5.21%, which represents 44 out of the 845 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

Schenectady County Community College had a total enrollment of 3,705 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Schenectady County Community College is 1,131 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,574. This means that 30.5% of students enrolled at Schenectady County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Schenectady County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.7% White, 11.8% Black or African American, 11.3% Asian, 7.88% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Two or More Races, 0.648% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.189% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Schenectady County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.4%), followed by White Female (27.1%) and Black or African American Female (9.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Schenectady County Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,705 students. The full-time enrollment at Schenectady County Community College is 1,131 and the part-time enrollment is 2,574. This means that 30.5% of students enrolled at Schenectady 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 Schenectady County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

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 Schenectady County Community College was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Schenectady County Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,360 enrolled students
Black or African American
438 enrolled students
Asian
420 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Schenectady County Community College is 63.7% White, 11.8% Black or African American, 11.3% Asian, 7.88% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Two or More Races, 0.648% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.189% 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, 72 students (1.94%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 66 more women than men received degrees from Schenectady County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Schenectady County Community College is white (310 degrees awarded). There were 4.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Schenectady County Community College is General Business Administration & Management (76 degrees awarded), followed by Humanistic Studies (55 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (40 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Schenectady County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (31 degrees awarded), Protective Services (48 degrees), and Science Technologies (2 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 Schenectady County Community College are Social workers, all other (174,335 people), Police officers (128,493 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (76,203 people), Other managers (73,058 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (38,718 people).

The most specialized majors at Schenectady County Community College in 2021 are Human Sciences (31 degrees awarded), Protective Services (48 degrees), Science Technologies (2 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Schenectady County Community College are Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Schenectady County Community College are Human Sciences (31 degrees awarded), Protective Services (48 degrees), Science Technologies (2 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (40 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (27 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 Schenectady County Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (324,096 people), Elementary & secondary schools (197,987 people), Individual & family services (131,485 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (101,350 people), and Administration of human resource programs (75,280 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
76 degree-majors awarded
Humanistic Studies
55 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Schenectady County Community College was General Business Administration & Management with 76 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

212

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

278

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 212 degrees were awarded to men at Schenectady County Community College, which is 0.763 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (278).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Schenectady County Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.854 times less than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Schenectady County Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.17 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 15% of students graduating from Schenectady County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Schenectady County Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% 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
310 degrees awarded
Black or African American
65 degrees awarded
Asian
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Schenectady County Community College is white (310 degrees awarded). There were 4.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

0.408% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
167 degrees awarded
White Male
143 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Schenectady County Community College is white female (167 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (143 degrees).

Operations

Schenectady County Community College employs 21 Professors, 10 Associate professors and 8 Assistant professors. Most academics at Schenectady County Community College are Female Professor (13), Male Professor (8), and Female Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Schenectady County Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 39 employees, Management, with 34 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$17.7M

2021 Salaries

8.47%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Schenectady County Community College paid a median of $17.7M in salaries, a 8.47% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.45M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Schenectady County Community College paid a total of $2.45M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.9% 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

21 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Schenectady County Community College were Professor with 21 employees, Associate professor with 10 employees, and Assistant professor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Schenectady County Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 39 employees, Management with 34 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Schenectady County Community College was Female Professor with 13 employees, Male Professor with 8 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 6 employees.

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