Prince George's Community College

www.pgcc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$2,736
2023 Average Net Price
$10,382
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
10,513
28.8% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
25.1%
223 Graduates

About

Prince George's Community College is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Prince George's Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (616 degrees awarded), General Management Information Systems (76 degrees), and General Business (74 degrees).

In 2023, 1,597 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Prince George's Community College. 65.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.8% awarded men. N/A

The median undergraduate tuition at Prince George's Community College is $2,736, which is $−5,517 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Prince George's Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,385 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Prince George's Community College is $2,736, which is $5,517 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,382.

In 2023, 45% of undergraduate students attending Prince George's Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,736
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Prince George's Community College was $2,736. The cost of tuition at Prince George's Community College is $−5,517 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Average Net Price

$10,382
2023 Value
30.2%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Prince George's Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,382. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Prince George's Community College grew by 30.2%.

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Other Student Expenses

$17,890
Room and Board
$1,500
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Prince George's Community College was of $17,890 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 9.94% between 2022 and 2023.

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.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

45%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
14%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Prince George's Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 33.8% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Prince George's Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1385 total borrowers.

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Enrollment

Prince George's Community College had a total enrollment of 10,513 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Prince George's Community College is 3,025 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,488. This means that 28.8% of students enrolled at Prince George's Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Prince George's Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.7% Black or African American, 19.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.65% White, 3.39% Asian, 3.36% Two or More Races, 0.19% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Prince George's Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Prince George's Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,513 students. The full-time enrollment at Prince George's Community College is 3,025 and the part-time enrollment is 7,488. This means that 28.8% of students enrolled at Prince George's Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

58%
2023 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 Prince George's Community College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Prince George's Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    6,168 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    2,017 enrolled students
  3. White
    384 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Prince George's Community College is 58.7% Black or African American, 19.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.65% White, 3.39% Asian, 3.36% Two or More Races, 0.19% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.105% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 893 students (8.49%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Prince George's Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (616 degrees awarded), followed by General Management Information Systems (76 degrees) and General Business (74 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Prince George's Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (824 degrees awarded), Construction (19 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (120 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Prince George's Community College are Software developers (612,383 people), Other managers (162,032 people), Computer occupations, all other (127,050 people), Computer & information systems managers (117,752 people), and Computer support specialists (90,110 people).

The most specialized majors at Prince George's Community College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (824 degrees awarded), Construction (19 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (120 degrees), Engineering Technologies (29 degrees), and Legal (21 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Prince George's Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Prince George's Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (824 degrees awarded), Construction (19 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (120 degrees), Engineering Technologies (29 degrees), and Legal (21 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Prince George's Community College are Computer Systems Design (631,396 people), uninformed (420,730 people), Elementary & secondary schools (186,120 people), Construction (152,668 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (128,809 people).

The most specialized majors at Prince George's Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (824 degrees awarded), Construction (19 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (120 degrees), Engineering Technologies (29 degrees), and Legal (21 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Prince George's Community College.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    616 degrees awarded
  2. General Management Information Systems
    76 degrees awarded
  3. General Business
    74 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Prince George's Community College was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 616 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

555
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
1,042
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 555 degrees were awarded to men at Prince George's Community College, which is 0.533 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,042).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 244 degrees were awarded to men at Prince George's Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.421 times less than the 580 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 580 degrees were awarded to men at Prince George's Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 2.38 times more than the 244 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

7%
100% Completion Time
17%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 7% of students graduating from Prince George's Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (68.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Prince George's Community College is Female and Asian (68.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, N/A students have the highest graduation rate (N/A%).

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, 2.24% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Black or African American Female
    692 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    380 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    170 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Prince George's Community College is black or african american female (692 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (380 degrees).

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Operations

Prince George's Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.37M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −779k (−12.2%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Prince George's Community College had a total salary expenditure of 157M. N/A Most academics at Prince George's Community College are Female Associate professor (83), Female Professor (48), and Male Associate professor (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Prince George's Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 103 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 85 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 85 employees.

Endowment

$6.37M
2023 Endowment
11.8%
growth from 2022

Prince George's Community College has an endowment valued at about $6.37M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Prince George's Community College grew 11.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $569k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$77.6M
2023 Salaries
6.27%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Prince George's Community College paid a median of $77.6M in salaries, which represents 49.3% of their overall expenditure ($157M) and a 6.27% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.726% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.66% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$20.2M
Instructional Salaries
236
Number of Employees

In 2023, Prince George's Community College paid a total of $20.2M to 236 employees working as instructors, which represents 26% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
103 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Prince George's Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 103 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 85 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 85 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Associate professor
  2. Female Professor
  3. Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Prince George's Community College was Female Associate professor with 83 employees, Female Professor with 48 employees, and Male Associate professor with 42 employees.

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