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Cape Cod Community College

Public West Barnstable, MA · Urban · New England · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
22%
Graduation Rate
$43,670
Earnings (10yr)
$8,296
Net Price
2,911
Enrollment

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Overview

Cape Cod Community College serves around 2,900 students looking for a practical and accessible education. If you’re interested in fields like Health Professions or Criminal Justice, this school might be a good fit for you. Students here often focus on hands-on programs that prepare them for immediate entry into the workforce or for further studies.

After graduation, alumni typically earn around $43,670 within ten years, which can be a solid return on your education. While the graduation rate is 22%, this reflects a broad range of student experiences and paths. Many students start their careers or transfer to other institutions for advanced degrees, giving them opportunities to advance in their chosen fields.

The cost of attending Cape Cod Community College is relatively manageable, with a net price of about $8,296 after aid, and a median debt of $12,000. This financial structure can make it easier for students to thrive without overwhelming debt. Those who do well here often appreciate the community-focused environment and the chance to engage directly with their studies, making it an inviting choice for practical learners.

Rankings

How Cape Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation22%Earnings 10yr$44KNet Price$8KRetention69%Median Debt$12KPell Grant Rate34%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$8K$0-30K$6K$30-48K$7K$48-75K$15K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1272.8%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1640.8%MOBILITY208.85%

Cost & Financial Aid

$6,000
In-State Tuition
$10,944
Out-of-State
$8,296
Avg Net Price
$12,000
Median Debt
34%
Pell Grant Rate
10%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$8,253
Family Income $0–$30K
$5,991
Family Income $30K–$48K
$7,089
Family Income $48K–$75K
$14,779
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$39,296
6 Years After Entry
$37,551
8 Years
$43,670
10 Years
0.27x
Debt-to-Earnings
51%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$39,296 6yr $37,551 8yr $43,670 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

208.85%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1640.8%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1272.8%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$67,700
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.43
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.7%
Volunteering Rate
0.98
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 69%
Full-Time Faculty 28%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,019
Diversity Index 0.55
First-Gen Students 41%

Top Programs

Health Professions 28%
Humanities 16%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 12%
Business & Marketing 9%
Criminal Justice 6%
Culinary & Personal Services 4%
Computer Science & IT 4%
Psychology 3%