Madera Community College

https://www.maderacollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

16.7% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$2,684

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

1.42%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,825

13.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.2%

62 Graduates

About

Madera Community College is a higher education institution located in Madera County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Madera Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (242 degrees awarded) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (9 degrees).

In 2023, 752 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Madera Community College. 74.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (596 degrees), 6.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (89 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Madera Community College is $1,288, which is $−12,524 less than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Madera Community College was 1.42%, corresponding to 4 out of the 281 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Madera Community College is $1,288, which is $12,525 less than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,684.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending Madera Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Madera Community College was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Madera Community College is $−12,525 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

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Average Net Price

$2,684

2023 Value

61.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Madera Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,684. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Madera Community College grew by 61.6%.

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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

$15,086

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Madera Community College was of $15,086 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change 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 decreased by 23.9% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64% of undergraduate students at Madera Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 6.67% with respect to 2022, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Madera 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.

1.42%

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Madera Community College was 1.42%, which represents 4 out of the 281 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

Madera Community College had a total enrollment of 5,825 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Madera Community College is 785 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,040. This means that 13.5% of students enrolled at Madera Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Madera Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69% Hispanic or Latino, 17% White, 7.19% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 2.54% Black or African American, 0.498% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0858% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Madera Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (51.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (30.7%) and White Female (5.84%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

13.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Madera Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,825 students. The full-time enrollment at Madera Community College is 785 and the part-time enrollment is 5,040.

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

Retention Rate over Time

69%

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 Madera Community College was 69%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
4,022 enrolled students
White
989 enrolled students
Asian
419 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Madera Community College is 69% Hispanic or Latino, 17% White, 7.19% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 2.54% Black or African American, 0.498% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0858% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 364 more women than men received degrees from Madera Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Madera Community College is hispanic or latino (596 degrees awarded). There were 6.7 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (89 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Madera Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (242 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (9 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Madera Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (39 degrees awarded), Biology (111 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (293 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Madera Community College are Physicians (409,459 people), Other managers (224,693 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (214,675 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (162,925 people), and Postsecondary teachers (154,644 people).

The most specialized majors at Madera Community College in 2023 are Human Sciences (39 degrees awarded), Biology (111 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (293 degrees), Protective Services (33 degrees), and Precision Production (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Madera Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Madera Community College are Human Sciences (39 degrees awarded), Biology (111 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (293 degrees), Protective Services (33 degrees), and Precision Production (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Madera Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (544,454 people), Elementary & secondary schools (524,244 people), uninformed (462,166 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (402,966 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (382,956 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
111 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
47 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
43 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Madera Community College was General Biological Sciences with 111 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

194

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

558

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 194 degrees were awarded to men at Madera Community College, which is 0.348 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (558).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Madera Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.333 times less than the 219 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 219 degrees were awarded to men at Madera Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3 times more than the 73 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (61.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Madera Community College is Female and White (61.1% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
596 degrees awarded
White
89 degrees awarded
Asian
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Madera Community College is hispanic or latino (596 degrees awarded). There were 6.7 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (89 degrees).

1.06% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
454 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
142 degrees awarded
White Female
60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Madera Community College is hispanic or latino female (454 degrees awarded). There were 3.2 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (142 degrees).

Operations

Madera Community College employs 77 Instructors. Most academics at Madera Community College are Female Instructor (39), and Male Instructor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Madera Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 10 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$19.9M

2023 Salaries

18.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Madera Community College paid a median of $19.9M in salaries, a 18.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 24.3% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Madera Community College paid a total of $9.18M to 77 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

77 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

14 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Madera Community College was Instructor with 77 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Madera Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 10 employees, and Management with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Madera Community College was Female Instructor with 39 employees, and Male Instructor with 38 employees.

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