Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,151
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Highest degree awarded:
Associate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Two-year, small
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higher-part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 44.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2014)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 33.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 15.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 10.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 7.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 66.6%
Black: 10.3%
Hispanic: 12.2%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 4.4%
Black: 10.3%
Hispanic: 12.2%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 4.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $15,428
In-State tuition: $5,492Out-of-State tuition: $11,520
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,496 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $42,815 (2017)
Median Family Income: $24,311 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 39.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 16.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $12,053 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $128 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $6,379 |
| $30k-48k | $7,716 |
| $48k-75k | $9,131 |
| $75k-110k | $13,088 |
| $110k+ | $12,419 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $12,053 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $8,825 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $9,390 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 54.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 59.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 68.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 30.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 36.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,784 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,309 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 37 | $22,753 | $191 | $66,601 ($5,550) | $72,403 ($6,034) |
| Associate's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Programming. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 15 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Engineering, General. | 12 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 67 | $14,048 | $101 | $13,682 ($1,140) | $32,496 ($2,708) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 17 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 14 | $54,751 ($4,563) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 23 | $16,500 | $143 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Fire Protection. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 28 | $14,905 | $111 | $45,513 ($3,793) | $69,633 ($5,803) |
| Associate's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 27 | $12,627 | $33,244 ($2,770) | $39,457 ($3,288) | |
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 12 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $64,692Full time faculty: 38%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $8,965,663 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $10,943,908 (2022)