Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH · Public · Associate degree-granting
Great Bay Community College, based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is a public institution, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. With 1,259 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,397 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 31.5%. Mmedian graduate debt is $13,828, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.07x. The average net price after financial aid is $15,768 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,397
Graduation Rate
31.5%
Median Debt
$13,828
Average Net Price
$15,768
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.34x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.07x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,259
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,450
Pell Grant Rate
25.8%
Federal Loan Rate
23.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$13,237
Income $30K–$48K
$21,132
Income $48K–$75K
$21,725
Income $110K+
$21,963
Student Demographics
Women
58.9%
White
73.5%
Black
3.2%
Hispanic
8.6%
Asian
4.5%
Two or More Races
3.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
52.3%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (37)
Associate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $82,242 | 37 |
| Business Administration & Management | $50,863 | 34 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,692 | 31 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $47,991 | 20 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 11 |
| Education | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 9 |
| Biology | Not reported | 8 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 8 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 5 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Not reported | 28 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Show 13 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Biomedical Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| Cognitive Science | Associate | 2 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Hospitality Management | Associate | 2 |
| History | Associate | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Marketing | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in New Hampshire
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in New Hampshire
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in New Hampshire
- Highest Earning Colleges in New Hampshire
- Lowest Debt Colleges in New Hampshire
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in New Hampshire
- Most Affordable Colleges in New Hampshire
- Best ROI Colleges in New Hampshire
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