American Samoa Community College (ASCC)
Public two-year college in Pago Pago, AS that costs an average of $3,443 a year after financial aid and graduates 51% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$3,443
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
51%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$36,233
PublicRural (fringe)839 undergraduates
Cost of ASCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $11,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,300 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $5,600 |
| Books and supplies | $2,260 |
| Average net price after aid | $3,443 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $3,434 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,177 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $2,760 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $1,888 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with ASCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $30,778 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $36,233 |
| Rank in American Samoa (earnings) | 1st of 1 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 72% |
| Students with federal loans | 0% |
Majors and programs at ASCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 13 | — | — |
Certificate programs (18)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 22 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 6 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (30)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 51 | $22,972 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 112 | $20,736 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 32 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | 5 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 27 | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 17 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 11 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 10 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 36 | — | — |
| Human Services | 5 | — | — |
| Marine Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 6 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | — | — | — |
| Reserved | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 22 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
About ASCC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Pago Pago, AS |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 839 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | amsamoa.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does ASCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $11,000 a year (tuition and fees: $5,300 in-state, $5,600 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,443 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,434.
How much do ASCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $36,233 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 1 similar colleges in American Samoa.
What is ASCC's graduation rate?
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.