Cape Cod Community College (CCCC or 4C's)
Public two-year college in West Barnstable, MA that costs an average of $7,964 a year after financial aid and graduates 24% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$7,964
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
24%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,297
PublicSmall city2,911 undergraduates
Cost of CCCC or 4C's
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,466 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,120 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,064 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Average net price after aid | $7,964 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $8,387 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,069 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,276 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $8,726 |
| $110,001+ | $7,904 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with CCCC or 4C's's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 24% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 69% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,436 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,297 |
| Rank in Massachusetts (earnings) | 11th of 19 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,014 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $114 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 43% |
| Students with federal loans | 5.1% |
Majors and programs at CCCC or 4C's
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 78 | $65,860 | $11,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 9 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 15 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 4 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 25 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 11 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 5 | — | — |
| Human Services | 15 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 7 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 5 | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 6 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 7 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (39)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 165 | $76,132 | $11,250 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 41 | $74,547 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 163 | $40,544 | $10,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Biology | 5 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 53 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 7 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 17 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 30 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — |
| Education | 5 | — | — |
| Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 11 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 1 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 6 | — | — |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 29 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 9 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 1 | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Physics | 1 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 3 | — | — |
| Psychology | 29 | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 11 | — | — |
| Sociology | 4 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 18 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 6 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner | $4,452 | — | $46,748 |
| Holyoke Community College | Holyoke | $6,427 | — | $44,609 |
| Quincy College | Quincy | $16,530 | — | $55,527 |
| Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill | $6,427 | — | $49,727 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | Wellesley Hills | $1,756 | — | $55,472 |
| Massasoit Community College | Brockton | $6,492 | — | $50,480 |
| Roxbury Community College | Roxbury Crossing | $11,168 | — | $46,578 |
| North Shore Community College | Danvers | $5,287 | — | $51,866 |
About CCCC or 4C's
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | West Barnstable, MA |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 2,911 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | capecod.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does CCCC or 4C's cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,466 a year (tuition and fees: $6,120 in-state, $11,064 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,964 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,387.
How much do CCCC or 4C's graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,297 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 19 similar colleges in Massachusetts.
What is CCCC or 4C's's graduation rate?
24% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.