Bladen Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$2,128
2024 Average Net Price
$9,551
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
1,173
20% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
22.7%
5 Graduates

About

Bladen Community College is a higher education institution located in Bladen County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bladen Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (104 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (31 degrees), and Registered Nursing (26 degrees).

In 2024, 382 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bladen Community College. 64.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (179 degrees), 2.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (76 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bladen Community College is $2,128, which is $−6,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bladen Community College is $2,128, which is $6,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,551.

In 2024, 74% of undergraduate students attending Bladen Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,128
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bladen Community College was $2,128. The cost of tuition at Bladen Community College is $−6,056 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$9,551
2024 Value
13.9%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Bladen Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,551. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bladen Community College grew by 13.9%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,600
Room and Board
$2,000
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bladen Community College was of $8,600 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 16.2% between 2023 and 2024.

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.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

74%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74% of undergraduate students at Bladen Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.33% with respect to 2023, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Bladen Community College had a total enrollment of 1,173 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bladen Community College is 235 students and the part-time enrollment is 938. This means that 20% of students enrolled at Bladen Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bladen Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.4% White, 28% Black or African American, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.84% Two or More Races, 0.426% Asian, and 0.341% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bladen Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.3%), followed by White Male (17.5%) and Black or African American Female (16.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bladen Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,173 students. The full-time enrollment at Bladen Community College is 235 and the part-time enrollment is 938. This means that 20% of students enrolled at Bladen Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

67%
2024 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 Bladen Community College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Bladen Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    462 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    328 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    174 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bladen Community College is 39.4% White, 28% Black or African American, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.84% Two or More Races, 0.426% Asian, and 0.341% 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 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 28 students (2.39%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 108 more women than men received degrees from Bladen Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bladen Community College is white (179 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (76 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bladen Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (104 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (31 degrees) and Registered Nursing (26 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bladen Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (22 degrees awarded), Precision Production (23 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (139 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bladen Community College are Police officers (139,127 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (122,998 people), Other managers (119,922 people), Construction managers (51,761 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (48,117 people).

The most specialized majors at Bladen Community College in 2024 are Construction (22 degrees awarded), Precision Production (23 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (139 degrees), Protective Services (29 degrees), and Agriculture (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 Bladen Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Bladen Community College are Construction (22 degrees awarded), Precision Production (23 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (139 degrees), Protective Services (29 degrees), and Agriculture (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bladen Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (325,553 people), Elementary & secondary schools (282,067 people), Construction (142,089 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (109,873 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (93,944 people).

The most specialized majors at Bladen Community College are Construction (22 degrees awarded), Precision Production (23 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (139 degrees), Protective Services (29 degrees), and Agriculture (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 Bladen Community College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    15 degrees awarded
  2. General Cosmetology
    11 degrees awarded
  3. Early Childhood Education & Teaching
    8 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Bladen Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 15 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

137
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
245
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 137 degrees were awarded to men at Bladen Community College, which is 0.559 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (245).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Bladen Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.793 times less than the 58 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Bladen Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.26 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

31%
100% Completion Time
31%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 31% of students graduating from Bladen Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    179 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    76 degrees awarded
  3. American Indian or Alaska Native
    52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bladen Community College is white (179 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (76 degrees).

2.62% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    98 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    81 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bladen Community College is white female (98 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (81 degrees).

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Operations

Bladen Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.33M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was not reported.

In 2024, Bladen Community College had a total salary expenditure of 17.7M. Bladen Community College employs 40 No academic ranks. Most academics at Bladen Community College are Female No academic rank (26), and Male No academic rank (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bladen Community College are: Management, with 21 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 11 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees.

Endowment

$1.33M
2024 Endowment
27.9%
growth from 2023

Bladen Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.33M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bladen Community College grew 27.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.19M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$10.2M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Bladen Community College paid a median of $10.2M in salaries, which represents 57.6% of their overall expenditure ($17.7M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$2.67M
Instructional Salaries
40
Number of Employees

In 2024, Bladen Community College paid a total of $2.67M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bladen Community College were Management with 21 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees.

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