Salem Community College

www.salemcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,700

2.7% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$10,851

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.5%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,778

54.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

48.8%

164 Graduates

About

Salem Community College is a higher education institution located in Salem County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Salem Community College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 degrees awarded), Pharmacy Technician (3 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (0 degrees).

In 2021, 214 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Salem Community College. 66.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (127 degrees), 4.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Salem Community College is $5,700, which is $−2,268 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Salem Community College is $5,700, which is $−2,268 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,851.

In 2021, 52% of undergraduate students attending Salem Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,700

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Salem Community College was $5,700. The cost of tuition at Salem Community College is $−2,268 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$10,851

2021 Value

0.743%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Salem Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,851. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Salem Community College grew by 0.743%.

This chart compares the average net price of Salem 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

$10,000

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Salem Community College was of $10,000 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 $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Salem Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Salem 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.

2.5%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Salem Community College was 2.5%, which represents 3 out of the 120 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

Salem Community College had a total enrollment of 1,778 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Salem Community College is 974 students and the part-time enrollment is 804. This means that 54.8% of students enrolled at Salem Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Salem Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45% White, 26% Black or African American, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.02% Two or More Races, 1.24% Asian, 0.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.225% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Salem Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.7%), followed by White Male (21.4%) and Black or African American Female (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Salem Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,778 students. The full-time enrollment at Salem Community College is 974 and the part-time enrollment is 804. This means that 54.8% of students enrolled at Salem 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 Salem Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

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 Salem Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Salem Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
800 enrolled students
Black or African American
462 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
222 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Salem Community College is 45% White, 26% Black or African American, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.02% Two or More Races, 1.24% Asian, 0.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.225% 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, 190 students (10.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 70 more women than men received degrees from Salem Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Salem Community College is white (127 degrees awarded). There were 4.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Salem Community College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy Technician (3 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Salem Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Precision Production (20 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salem Community College are Registered nurses (1,322,190 people), Other managers (183,136 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (160,436 people), Medical & health services managers (156,600 people), and Pharmacists (135,254 people).

The most specialized majors at Salem Community College in 2021 are Science Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Precision Production (20 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees), Protective Services (14 degrees), and Health (91 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salem Community College are Physicians, Surgeons, Tax preparers, Dentists, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Salem Community College are Science Technologies (4 degrees awarded), Precision Production (20 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees), Protective Services (14 degrees), and Health (91 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Salem Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,502,042 people), Elementary & secondary schools (432,936 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (336,911 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (285,195 people), and Outpatient care centers (232,117 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions
28 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degree-majors awarded
Other Precision Production
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Salem Community College was Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions with 28 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

142

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Salem Community College, which is 0.507 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (142).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Salem Community College in Other Precision Production, which is 5.67 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Salem Community College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 9.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 31% of students graduating from Salem Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% 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 (60.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Salem Community College is Female and White (60.6% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
127 degrees awarded
Black or African American
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Salem Community College is white (127 degrees awarded). There were 4.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

12.1% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
80 degrees awarded
White Male
47 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Salem Community College is white female (80 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (47 degrees).

Operations

Salem Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.26M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 994 (0.0305%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Salem Community College had a total salary expenditure of 14.8M. Salem Community College employs 14 Associate professors, 8 Assistant professors and 6 Instructors. Most academics at Salem Community College are Female Associate professor (8), Female Instructor (6), and Male Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salem Community College are: Management, with 36 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 18 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 10 employees.

Endowment

$3.26M

2021 Endowment

8.23%

growth from 2020

Salem Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.26M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Salem Community College grew 8.23% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.03M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Salem Community College (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-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.89M - Federal
$1.33M - State
$7.21k - Local

As of 2021, Salem Community College received $1.89M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.33M from state grants and contracts, and $7.21k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$4.7M

2021 Salaries

10.5%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Salem Community College paid a median of $4.7M in salaries, which represents 31.8% of their overall expenditure ($14.8M) and a 10.5% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.95% growth from 2019 and a 0.467% decline from 2018.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Salem Community College paid a total of $2M to 30 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.2M (62.3%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Salem Community College were Associate professor with 14 employees, Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Instructor with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salem Community College were Management with 36 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 18 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Salem Community College was Female Associate professor with 8 employees, Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Associate professor with 6 employees.

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