Great Bay Community College

Public two-year college in Portsmouth, NH that costs an average of $10,320 a year after financial aid and graduates 34% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$10,320
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
34%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$54,240

PublicSmall suburb1,259 undergraduates

Cost of Great Bay Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$18,958
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,650
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$15,900
Books and supplies$1,400
Average net price after aid$10,320

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$8,560
$30,001–48,000$18,313
$48,001–75,000$18,635
$75,001–110,000$18,850
$110,001+$18,958

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Great Bay Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate34%
First-year retention66%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$47,202
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$54,240
Rank in New Hampshire (earnings)2nd of 7 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$14,000
Typical monthly loan payment$159 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants32%
Students with federal loans23%

Majors and programs at Great Bay Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (16)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Precision Metal Working58$42,934—
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services18$33,548—
Accounting and Related Services4——
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians3——
Business Administration, Management and Operations9——
Computer Programming4——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications6——
Health and Medical Administrative Services3——
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other3——
Hospitality Administration/Management2——
Marketing3——
Materials Engineering———
Mathematics and Computer Science———
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians18——

Associate's degree programs (26)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing76$76,248$20,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities57$45,112$15,544
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians43$40,432$8,737
Business Administration, Management and Operations81$35,726$11,400
Accounting and Related Services12——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions15——
Area Studies1——
Biology13——
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians7——
Biomedical/Medical Engineering2——
Chemistry3——
Computer and Information Sciences21——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications12——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management8——
Criminal Justice and Corrections19——
Design and Applied Arts11——
Education24——
Engineering11——
English Language and Literature3——
Fine and Studio Arts3——
History7——
Hospitality Administration/Management3——
Mathematics and Computer Science2——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research7——
Psychology30——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods10——

Similar colleges in New Hampshire

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Nashua Community CollegeNashua$8,209—$53,357
Manchester Community CollegeManchester$7,188—$53,199
NHTI-Concord's Community CollegeConcord$10,176—$53,372
River Valley Community CollegeClaremont$10,394—$46,492
Lakes Region Community CollegeLaconia$9,510—$48,268
St Joseph School of NursingNashua——$88,242

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About Great Bay Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationPortsmouth, NH
SettingSmall suburb
Undergraduates1,259
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorNew England Commission on Higher Education
Websitegreatbay.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Great Bay Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $18,958 a year (tuition and fees: $7,650 in-state, $15,900 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,320 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,560.

How much do Great Bay Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $54,240 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 7 similar colleges in New Hampshire.

What is Great Bay Community College's graduation rate?

34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.